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The Vaasa region in numbers

On this website, you will find various statistics about Vaasa and the Vaasa region, such as population and employment shown in different parameters, as well as statistical information on factors related to the region’s attractiveness. One part of the statistics shows key figures related to the regional economy and statistics on business activities. In addition, the tables in the section on Municipal regional information and service areas show, among other things, the population figures in different districts as well as information related to Vaasa’s accessibility.

The municipalities of the Vaasa region include Vaasa, Isokyrö, Korsnäs, Laihia, Malax, Korsholm and Vörå. In some statistics, it is possible to choose a view of individual municipalities in the Vaasa region as well as over the Ostrobothnia employment area and the municipalities in the area. In the upper right corner of the graph there is a drop-down menu from which you can change the municipality view.

I you can’t see the whole graph; you can change the size of the page by using the browser’s zoom. If you can only see parts of the graph, you can use the grey bar visible below the last graph to scroll the page horizontally.

When you hover your mouse over the graph, you get more specific information about its contents.

Each statistical view has a brief explanation of what that graph shows. The statistics also indicate when they were last updated. The statistics are best displayed on a computer screen. On a mobile, you can only see parts of some graphs alternatively you have to move the table by using the bar visible under the graph.

Get to know the Vaasa region in the light of the statistics – you will definitely find a lot of interesting information.

The statistics are maintained by Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK.

 

  • Here you will find information on e.g. the age of the population in the region and which their mother tongue is.

  • The main employment issues, such as unemployment, job changes and commuting, are recorded here.

  • Statistics show e.g. migration, the number of students, the average income of the inhabitants and completed real estate transactions.

  • Get to know the key figures of the business community; number of companies, turnover, industry breakdown and exports, as well as R&D figures.

  • Municipal regional information and service areas

    Here you can find the latest population figure for each municipality. You can also explore the number of jobs in the municipalities and accessibility of Vaasa city centre by car.