Categories in Posio
Car Repair and MaintenanceGas StationLogging ContractorClubForestry ServiceBuilding FirmContractorGround Work ContractorEducationLibrariesMuseumsNature PreserveTourist AttractionCafesGrocery stores and supermarketsPizzaRestaurantsCemeteryHair SalonProperty maintenanceProperty and Estate ManagementReal Estate AgencyResidential Property RentalsAdventure & Outdoor ActivitiesCampgroundBus StopCottageHotels and motelsLodgingParking LotServiced AccommodationTaxisTrucking Company
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Posio
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Forestry and logging | 85 |
| Other accommodation | 27 |
| Buses and trains | 19 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Unreachable | 18 |
| Real estate | 16 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 13 |
| Car repair | 12 |
Posio Facts
| Area | 3528.4 km² |
| Population | 3,407 |
| Male Population | 1,781 (52.3%) |
| Female Population | 1,626 (47.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -56.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -29.5% |
| Median Age | 54 years (Male: 52.5, Female: 55.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $45,646 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Ahosenniemi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 66.10856, 28.17186 |
| Postal Codes | 15141, 97815, 97820, 97840, 97850, More |
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Posio Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,893 | 5,933 | 4,834 | 3,517 | 3,407 | 3,327 | 3,262 |
| Population Density | 2.2 / km² | 1.7 / km² | 1.4 / km² | 1 / km² | 1 / km² | 0.9 / km² | 0.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPosio Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 29.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posio | -56.8% | -42.6% | -29.5% |
| Lapland (Finland) | — | — | — |
| Finland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Posio Median Age
Median Age: 54 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posio | 54 yrs | 55.6 yrs | 52.5 yrs |
| Lapland (Finland) | 46 yrs | 47.1 yrs | 44.9 yrs |
| Finland | 42.3 yrs | 44 yrs | 40.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Posio Population Density
Population Density: 1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posio | 3,407 | 3,528.4 km² | 1 / km² |
| Lapland (Finland) | 183,341 | 100,364.5 km² | 1.8 / km² |
| Finland | 5.3 million | 334,788.7 km² | 15.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Posio Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Posio
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Posio
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Posio Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $28,554 | $27,159 | $34,177 | $36,463 | $38,451 | $42,152 | $43,914 | $45,646 |
| Total GDP | $128.5M | $120.4M | $144.8M | $147.6M | $146.4M | $147M | $147.1M | $151.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Posio CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posio | 32,928 tn | 9.66 tn | 9.3 tons/km² |
| Lapland (Finland) | 1,756,212 tn | 9.58 tn | 17.5 tons/km² |
| Finland | 54,177,521 tn | 10.19 tn | 161.8 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Posio CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 32,928 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9.3 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/21/89 | 2:54 AM | 3.5 | 73.8 km | 10,000 m | Finland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Posio
Posio is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Lapland. The municipality has a population of 3,586 (30 June 2015) and covers an area of 3,544.95 square kilometres (1,368.71 sq mi) of which 506.14 km2 (195.42 sq mi) is water. The..
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