Soini: population and statistics
Soini has a population of 1,772 (2025) across 552.0 km², or 3.2 people per km². It ranks 265 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −20.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,772 residents
- 552.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 197 m
Soini in numbers
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in South Ostrobothnia, Soini ranks No. 16 by population.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 242.8 /1,000 inh. in Soini, compared with an average of 138.9 /1,000 inh. in South Ostrobothnia and 106.4 /1,000 inh. nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.2% in Soini, compared with an average of 3.9% in South Ostrobothnia and 7.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 17.9% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 828 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Ostrobothnia for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in South Ostrobothnia for “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of dwellings not permanently occupied”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 77,304 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times lower than the national average.
Population of Soini over time
Soini had 2,224 residents in 2015 and 1,772 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,007 |
| 2021 | 1,997 |
| 2022 | 1,942 |
| 2023 | 1,873 |
| 2024 | 1,800 |
| 2025 | 1,772 |
All indicators for Soini
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 | Soini | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 14.6% | 14.9% | 13.3% | ranked 104 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.1% | 27.7% | 31.2% | ranked 91 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 50.7 years | 45.7 | 48.5 | ranked 101 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 222 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.2% | 3.9% | 3.4% | ranked 284 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Soini | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,182 no. | 109,577 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 261 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 6.9% | – | 8.2% | ranked 171 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 10.0% | – | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 69.6% | – | 64.5% | ranked 94 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 1.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 266 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 26.2% | – | 16.9% | ranked 21 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 309.3 /1,000 inh. | 67.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 104 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Soini | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.8% | – | 3.9% | ranked 211 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 33.0% | – | 39.8% | ranked 262 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 5.6% | – | 5.5% | ranked 147 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 17.1% | – | 17.1% | ranked 152 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 42.4% | – | 29.1% | ranked 52 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Soini | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 437 no. | 26,415 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 230 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 242.8 /1,000 inh. | 138.9 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 2 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 27,019 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 274 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 132 per 1,000 inh. | 11,080 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 238 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 74.5 per 1,000 inh. | 58.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 33 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.3 per 1,000 inh. | 2.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 186 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Soini | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 609 no. | 76,800 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 249 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 8.9% | 8.8% | 10.8% | ranked 210 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 75.0% | 77.3% | 75.4% | ranked 159 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Soini | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 586 /1,000 inh. | 596 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 132 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Soini | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 14.3% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 147 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Soini | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 20.1% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 248 of 302 |
Business sectors: Soini
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work17.9% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.7% ×6.9
- Manufacturing16.6% ×1.3
- Transport and storage12.0% ×2.3
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade5.9% ×0.5
- Education5.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services3.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Soini
Where is Soini?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Soini?
Soini has 1,772 residents (2025), ranking 265 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Soini?
Soini covers 552.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Soini growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Soini went from 2,224 to 1,772, a change of −20.3%.
Where is Soini?
Soini is in South Ostrobothnia. Latitude 62.874, longitude 24.206.
Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Soini?
In Soini, “Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 242.8 /1,000 inh. (2024), ranking 2 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 141.7 /1,000 inh..
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Soini?
In Soini, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.2% (2025), ranking 284 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 3.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Soini?
In Soini, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 828 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Soini?
The nearest to Soini are Alajärvi (24 km), Kyyjärvi (26 km), Karstula (30 km), Kuortane (36 km), Ähtäri (37 km).
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