Vimpeli: population and statistics
Vimpeli has a population of 2,554 (2025) across 287.2 km², or 8.9 people per km². It ranks 228 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −16.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,554 residents
- 287.2 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 84 m
Vimpeli in numbers
Key points
Among the 18 municipalities in South Ostrobothnia, Vimpeli ranks No. 14 by population.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 26.4% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 45° generates about 859 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South Ostrobothnia for “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”.
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 40,230 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lappajärvi, 11.6 km away.
Population of Vimpeli over time
Vimpeli had 3,073 residents in 2015 and 2,554 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,784 |
| 2021 | 2,756 |
| 2022 | 2,671 |
| 2023 | 2,656 |
| 2024 | 2,607 |
| 2025 | 2,554 |
All indicators for Vimpeli
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 | Vimpeli | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 11.5% | 14.9% | 13.3% | ranked 217 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.8% | 27.7% | 31.2% | ranked 97 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 51.0 years | 45.7 | 48.5 | ranked 90 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | ranked 154 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.2% | 3.9% | 3.4% | ranked 219 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vimpeli | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 1,545 no. | 109,577 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 236 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 4.2% | – | 8.2% | ranked 226 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 11.6% | – | 14.5% | ranked 196 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 83.0% | – | 64.5% | ranked 8 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 2.9% | – | 11.1% | ranked 252 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 18.7% | – | 16.9% | ranked 123 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 166.8 /1,000 inh. | 67.9 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 164 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vimpeli | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 1.7% | – | 3.9% | ranked 220 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 33.8% | – | 39.8% | ranked 250 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 4.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 186 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 32.4% | – | 17.1% | ranked 11 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 27.5% | – | 29.1% | ranked 160 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vimpeli | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 411 no. | 26,415 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 239 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 157.7 /1,000 inh. | 138.9 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 109 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,690 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 170 of 302 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 171 per 1,000 inh. | 11,080 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 213 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 67.0 per 1,000 inh. | 58.5 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 63 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | 2.8 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 143 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vimpeli | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 913 no. | 76,800 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 214 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 7.9% | 8.8% | 10.8% | ranked 240 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 77.0% | 77.3% | 75.4% | ranked 124 of 302 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vimpeli | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 641 /1,000 inh. | 596 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 24 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Vimpeli | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 13.9% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 163 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Vimpeli | South Ostrobothnia | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 24.1% | 27.7% | 24.1% | ranked 151 of 302 |
Business sectors: Vimpeli
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing26.4% ×2.1
- Health and social work22.9% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.5% ×3.5
- Education6.5% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade6.3% ×0.6
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Transport and storage4.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Vimpeli
Where is Vimpeli?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vimpeli?
Vimpeli has 2,554 residents (2025), ranking 228 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Vimpeli?
Vimpeli covers 287.2 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Vimpeli growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vimpeli went from 3,073 to 2,554, a change of −16.9%.
Where is Vimpeli?
Vimpeli is in South Ostrobothnia. Latitude 63.161, longitude 23.822.
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Vimpeli?
In Vimpeli, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 83.0% (2025), ranking 8 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas: what is the figure for Vimpeli?
In Vimpeli, “Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas” stands at 32.4% (2025), ranking 11 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 17.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vimpeli?
In Vimpeli, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 45° produces about 859 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vimpeli?
The nearest to Vimpeli are Lappajärvi (12 km), Alajärvi (18 km), Evijärvi (29 km), Perho (31 km), Veteli (35 km).
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