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Living in Haapavesi

Haapavesi is a city in Finland, and the figures below are its published values. The population of Haapavesi totalled 6,298 at the end of 2025. Regional median gross salary figures for Haapavesi showed €3,526 per month at the end of 2024. The unemployment rate was 10.7% at the end of 2024.

Which Finland-wide rules apply when you move to Haapavesi?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in FinlandNational rates and thresholds that apply in Haapavesi.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Haapavesi yet. Finland has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Net rent across major citiesHaapavesi highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Haapavesi highlighted€16.41Järvenpää€15.72Kerava€13.02Riihimäki€12.27Kajaani€12.19Kokkola€12.17Kotka€10.94Rauma€10.83Kouvolanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings2,868 dwellings31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland3Official

Work and income

Average monthly gross earnings were €3,893 per month at the end of 2024. Employment totaled 2,420 in Haapavesi at the end of 2024. The employment rate of 75.4% was recorded at the end of 2024.

Unemployment across cities in FinlandUnemployment in Haapavesi is 10.7%. Of 139 cities with data, 36 have unemployment of 8 to under 10%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Finland per band1 city: 2% to under 4%12–48 cities: 4% to under 6%84–619 cities: 6% to under 8%196–836 cities: 8% to under 10%368–1030 cities: 10% to under 12%3010–12Haapavesi 10.7%23 cities: 12% to under 14%2312–1410 cities: 14% to under 16%1014–166 cities: 16% to under 18%616–186 cities: 18% to under 20%618–20

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average gross earnings3,893 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland5Official · regional context
People in employment2,420 people31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland6Official
Employment rate75.4 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland3Official
GDP per capita42,484 EUR/year31 Dec 2023Statistics Finland7Official · regional context
Median gross salary (regional)3,526 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland5Official · regional context
Unemployment rate10.7 %country median 10.5%31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland8Official

Public employment offices in Haapavesi

Exact offices linked to this city from official sources. Check the office page before visiting because hours and appointment rules can change.

Verified locally

Haapavesi — Verified local office

Tähtelänkuja 1, 86600 HAAPAVESI, 86600

084394000 · info.tyollisyys@raahe.fi

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Only exact city-linked public offices are listed; this is not a complete directory of private recruiters or every employment provider. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct72 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland3Official

Mobility and administration

Haapavesi's nearest airport was OUL, 89 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights1Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km89 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataOUL3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Haapavesi. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Municipal integration services and integration training — Integration course

Municipalities and employment services in Finland

For immigrants needing an integration plan.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Haapavesi.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Haapavesi average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°-12°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Haapavesi average monthly precipitation, mm020406080342824244457746851474140JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -5.1 · Feb -4.9 · Mar 0.2 · Apr 6.6 · May 13.9 · Jun 18.8 · Jul 21.6 · Aug 19.2 · Sep 13.2 · Oct 5.5 · Nov 0.2 · Dec -2.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -11.7 · Feb -12.1 · Mar -8.4 · Apr -2.7 · May 2.7 · Jun 8.1 · Jul 11.2 · Aug 9.3 · Sep 5.1 · Oct 0.3 · Nov -4.2 · Dec -8.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -8.2 · Feb -8.4 · Mar -4.1 · Apr 1.9 · May 8.4 · Jun 13.7 · Jul 16.4 · Aug 14.1 · Sep 8.9 · Oct 2.8 · Nov -1.9 · Dec -5.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 33.6 · Feb 28 · Mar 23.6 · Apr 23.6 · May 43.8 · Jun 56.8 · Jul 74.4 · Aug 67.9 · Sep 51.2 · Oct 46.5 · Nov 41.4 · Dec 39.9 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Finland

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Finland cities
Kronoby6,268 residentsIitti6,329 residentsOutokumpu6,365 residentsSäkylä6,221 residentsRusko6,381 residentsSiuntio6,192 residents

Population and city profile

The household count for Haapavesi was 2,868 at the end of 2024.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.5 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland3Official
Population6,298 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland4Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population6,298 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland StatFin vaerak/11ra (Key figures on population)13Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
No religion or other, share20.5 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland9Official

International community in Haapavesi

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Population at the end of the statistical reference period; Statistics Finland population structure; total sex · 2025

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL6,298100.0%
Finland6,01195.4%
FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TOTAL2874.6%
EUROPE2313.7%
Former Soviet Union751.2%
Sweden520.8%
Russia360.6%
ASIA350.6%
Ukraine280.4%
Estonia200.3%
Philippines170.3%
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Published groupPeopleShare
AFRICA140.2%
AMERICA30.0%
OCEANIA10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11

Citizenship

Population at the end of the statistical reference period; Statistics Finland population structure; total sex · 2025

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL6,298100.0%
Finland6,07796.5%
FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TOTAL2213.5%
EUROPE1792.8%
Russia731.2%
Ukraine480.8%
Estonia310.5%
ASIA290.5%
Philippines160.3%
AFRICA130.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Language spoken at home

Population at the end of the statistical reference period; Statistics Finland population structure; total sex · 2025

Published groupPeopleShare
Total6,298100.0%
NATIONAL LANGUAGES, TOTAL6,05996.2%
Finnish6,05696.2%
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, TOTAL2393.8%
Russian951.5%
Ukrainian440.7%
Estonian350.6%
Tagalog120.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Is Haapavesi a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 45–65%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on housing · range 47–65%
Student47%strong on cost, weak on housing · range 39–55%
Family57%strong on safety, weak on housing · range 48–66%
Retirement61%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 49–73%
Population6,298 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Finland
Dwellings2,868 dwellings31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
Average gross earnings3,893 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
People in employment2,420 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
Employment rate75.4 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
GDP per capita42,484 EUR/year31 Dec 2023Official source · Statistics Finland
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-05

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct18.3 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland3Official
Households2,868 households31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland6Official
Residents with a migration background3.7 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Haapavesi when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Haapavesi?

The median gross salary is 3,526 EUR/month. Source: Statistics Finland.

What is the unemployment rate in Haapavesi?

The unemployment rate is 10.7 %. Source: Statistics Finland.

How many people live in Haapavesi?

The published population is 6,298 people. Source: Statistics Finland.

Is Haapavesi a good place to live?

Haapavesi may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Afghanistan live in Haapavesi?

The official country of birth distribution records 0 people (0.0%) in the source-defined population for 2025. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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  2. Statistics Finland language_spoken_at_home distribution pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-28
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