Kurikka: population and statistics
Kurikka has a population of 19,441 (2025) across 1,724.8 km², or 11.3 people per km². It ranks 58 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 19,441 residents
- 1,724.8 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 52 m
Kurikka in numbers
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in South Ostrobothnia, Kurikka ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 25.8% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 879 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 241,567 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ilmajoki, 15.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seinäjoki (67,283 residents), 30 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kurikka over time
Kurikka had 21,734 residents in 2015 and 19,441 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,456 |
| 2021 | 20,197 |
| 2022 | 19,890 |
| 2023 | 19,759 |
| 2024 | 19,509 |
| 2025 | 19,441 |
All indicators for Kurikka
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Kurikka | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 13.4% | 14.9% | 13.3% | ranked 144 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.9% | 27.7% | 31.2% | ranked 126 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 48.8 years | 45.7 | 48.5 | ranked 139 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.4% | ranked 157 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kurikka | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 11,549 no. | 109,577 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 53 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 12.8% | – | 8.2% | ranked 66 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 12.2% | – | 14.5% | ranked 184 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 67.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 120 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 9.7% | – | 11.1% | ranked 164 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 16.4% | – | 16.9% | ranked 160 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 47.8 /1,000 inh. | 67.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 244 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kurikka | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 9.5% | – | 3.9% | ranked 64 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 28.6% | – | 39.8% | ranked 287 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 3.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 219 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 21.1% | – | 17.1% | ranked 85 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 37.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 84 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kurikka | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 2,849 no. | 26,415 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 37 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 146.0 /1,000 inh. | 138.9 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 137 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,713 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 169 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 967 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 131 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 1,127 per 1,000 inh. | 11,080 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 54 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 58.0 per 1,000 inh. | 58.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 119 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.6 per 1,000 inh. | 2.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 155 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kurikka | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 6,860 no. | 76,800 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 58 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.4% | 8.8% | 10.8% | ranked 227 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.5% | 77.3% | 75.4% | ranked 105 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Kurikka | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 /1,000 inh. | 27.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 105 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kurikka | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 618 /1,000 inh. | 596 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 56 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Kurikka | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 14.4% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 143 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Kurikka | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 21.7% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 212 of 302 |
Business sectors: Kurikka
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing25.8% ×2.1
- Health and social work22.0% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.0% ×4.5
- Wholesale and retail trade7.4% ×0.7
- Education6.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.7
- Construction5.0% ×0.8
- Transport and storage4.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Kurikka
Where is Kurikka?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kurikka?
Kurikka has 19,441 residents (2025), ranking 58 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Kurikka?
Kurikka covers 1,724.8 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Kurikka growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kurikka went from 21,734 to 19,441, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Kurikka?
Kurikka is in South Ostrobothnia. Latitude 62.617, longitude 22.400.
Share of residential buildings heated with electricity: what is the figure for Kurikka?
In Kurikka, “Share of residential buildings heated with electricity” stands at 28.6% (2025), ranking 287 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 39.8%.
Business establishments: what is the figure for Kurikka?
In Kurikka, “Business establishments” stands at 2,849 no. (2024), ranking 37 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 818 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kurikka?
In Kurikka, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 879 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kurikka?
The nearest to Kurikka are Ilmajoki (16 km), Kauhajoki (24 km), Seinäjoki (30 km), Teuva (36 km), Isokyrö (43 km).
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