Lapua: population and statistics
Lapua has a population of 13,927 (2025) across 737.2 km², or 18.9 people per km². It ranks 79 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 13,927 residents
- 737.2 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 43 m
Lapua in numbers
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in South Ostrobothnia, Lapua ranks No. 4 by population.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 26.2% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 865 kWh a year here.
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Population of Lapua over time
Lapua had 14,609 residents in 2015 and 13,927 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,221 |
| 2021 | 14,203 |
| 2022 | 14,099 |
| 2023 | 14,024 |
| 2024 | 14,028 |
| 2025 | 13,927 |
All indicators for Lapua
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 | Lapua | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 15.8% | 14.9% | 13.3% | ranked 68 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.7% | 27.7% | 31.2% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 45.5 years | 45.7 | 48.5 | ranked 221 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.4% | ranked 123 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lapua | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 7,555 no. | 109,577 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 81 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 6.4% | – | 8.2% | ranked 183 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 28.3% | – | 14.5% | ranked 47 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 62.5% | – | 64.5% | ranked 169 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 17.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 109 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 13.8% | – | 16.9% | ranked 203 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42.7 /1,000 inh. | 67.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 249 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lapua | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 14.8% | – | 3.9% | ranked 34 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 40.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 149 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 9.3% | – | 5.5% | ranked 62 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 19.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 113 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 16.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 233 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lapua | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 1,851 no. | 26,415 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 67 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132.0 /1,000 inh. | 138.9 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 176 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 29,980 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 103 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 1,381 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 76 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 746 per 1,000 inh. | 11,080 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 78 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 53.6 per 1,000 inh. | 58.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.4 per 1,000 inh. | 2.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 171 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lapua | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 4,447 no. | 76,800 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 83 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.1% | 8.8% | 10.8% | ranked 233 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 78.5% | 77.3% | 75.4% | ranked 86 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lapua | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 /1,000 inh. | 27.5 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 89 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lapua | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 599 /1,000 inh. | 596 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 98 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Lapua | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 11.6% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 222 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Lapua | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 29.7% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 67 of 302 |
Business sectors: Lapua
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing26.2% ×2.1
- Health and social work19.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade9.1% ×0.9
- Education8.2% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.2% ×3.0
- Construction5.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Lapua
Where is Lapua?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lapua?
Lapua has 13,927 residents (2025), ranking 79 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Lapua?
Lapua covers 737.2 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Lapua growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lapua went from 14,609 to 13,927, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Lapua?
Lapua is in South Ostrobothnia. Latitude 62.970, longitude 23.007.
Share of residential buildings heated with district heating: what is the figure for Lapua?
In Lapua, “Share of residential buildings heated with district heating” stands at 14.8% (2025), ranking 34 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.9%.
Share of dwellings built after 2000: what is the figure for Lapua?
In Lapua, “Share of dwellings built after 2000” stands at 28.3% (2025), ranking 47 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lapua?
In Lapua, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 865 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lapua?
The nearest to Lapua are Kauhava (15 km), Seinäjoki (22 km), Kuortane (31 km), Ilmajoki (34 km), Isokyrö (35 km).
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