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Living in Kangasniemi

Kangasniemi is a city in Finland, and the figures below are its published values. The population of Kangasniemi totalled 4,952 at the end of 2025. The regional median gross salary reached €3,348 per month at the end of 2024. An unemployment rate of 11.9% was measured at the end of 2024.

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

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 Kangasniemi.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesKangasniemi highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Kangasniemi highlighted€16.41Järvenpää€15.72Kerava€13.02Riihimäki€12.27Kajaani€12.19Kokkola€12.17Kotka€10.94Rauma€10.83Kouvolanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings2,715 dwellings31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland5Official

Work and income

Kangasniemi's average monthly gross earnings totalled €3,644 per month at the end of 2024. The employment figure in Kangasniemi was 1,793 at the end of 2024. The employment rate of 74.6% was recorded at the end of 2024.

Unemployment across cities in FinlandUnemployment in Kangasniemi is 11.9%. 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%3010–12Kangasniemi 11.9%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 earnings3,644 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland7Official · regional context
People in employment1,793 people31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland8Official
Employment rate74.6 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland5Official
GDP per capita38,404 EUR/year31 Dec 2023Statistics Finland9Official · regional context
Median gross salary (regional)3,348 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland7Official · regional context
Unemployment rate11.9 %country median 10.5%31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland10Official

Public employment offices in Kangasniemi

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

Verified locally

Kangasniemi — Verified local office

Otto Mannisen tie 1-3, 51200 KANGASNIEMI, 51200

+358151942200 · tyollisyyspalvelut@mikkeli.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 Pct70.5 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland5Official

Mobility and administration

Kangasniemi's nearest airport was JYV, 68 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km68 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataJYV3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Kangasniemi. 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.

Finnish, SwedishIn Person, Online
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Kangasniemi.

Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Kangasniemi average monthly precipitation, mm020406080534236364469796454645958JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 5.39 · Feb 5.03 · Mar 11.7 · Apr 19.01 · May 28.36 · Jun 28.47 · Jul 30.82 · Aug 29.32 · Sep 21.71 · Oct 15 · Nov 9.59 · Dec 7.48 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -41.41 · Feb -36.44 · Mar -24.34 · Apr -12.17 · May -2.82 · Jun 0.77 · Jul 5.97 · Aug 4.51 · Sep -0.85 · Oct -14.17 · Nov -30.32 · Dec -35.99 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -10.24 · Feb -9.34 · Mar -4.67 · Apr 2.76 · May 10.04 · Jun 14.53 · Jul 17.85 · Aug 15.84 · Sep 10.58 · Oct 3.44 · Nov -2.2 · Dec -6.75 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by monthJan 53.1 · Feb 41.5 · Mar 36.2 · Apr 35.8 · May 44.4 · Jun 69.3 · Jul 78.7 · Aug 64.2 · Sep 53.8 · Oct 64.1 · Nov 59.2 · Dec 58.2 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO2Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Finland

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

All Finland cities
Ähtäri5,121 residentsKannus5,246 residentsIngå5,391 residentsMalax5,392 residentsJuva5,569 residentsViitasaari5,695 residents

Population and city profile

The city had 2,715 households at the end of 2024.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.2 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland5Official
Population4,952 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland6Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population4,952 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland StatFin vaerak/11ra (Key figures on population)15Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
No religion or other, share24.1 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland11Official

International community in Kangasniemi

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
TOTAL4,952100.0%
Finland4,75095.9%
FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TOTAL2024.1%
EUROPE1452.9%
Former Soviet Union661.3%
ASIA440.9%
Ukraine230.5%
Philippines210.4%
Russia150.3%
Sweden100.2%
AMERICA60.1%
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Published groupPeopleShare
AFRICA20.0%
OCEANIA20.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source13

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL4,952100.0%
Finland4,79596.8%
FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TOTAL1573.2%
EUROPE1122.3%
Ukraine611.2%
ASIA380.8%
Philippines220.4%
Russia210.4%
AMERICA50.1%
OCEANIA10.0%

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

Language spoken at home

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Total4,952100.0%
NATIONAL LANGUAGES, TOTAL4,76196.1%
Finnish4,74995.9%
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, TOTAL1913.9%
Russian591.2%
Ukrainian470.9%
Swedish120.2%
Tagalog100.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source14

Is Kangasniemi 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 worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–63%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on housing · range 47–65%
Student49%strong on safety, weak on housing · range 41–57%
Family60%strong on safety, weak on housing · range 51–69%
Retirement63%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 51–75%
Population4,952 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Finland
Dwellings2,715 dwellings31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
Average gross earnings3,644 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
People in employment1,793 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
Employment rate74.6 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
GDP per capita38,404 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 Pct24 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland5Official
Households2,715 households31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland8Official
Residents with a migration background3.8 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Kangasniemi 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 Kangasniemi?

The median gross salary is 3,348 EUR/month. Source: Statistics Finland.

What is the unemployment rate in Kangasniemi?

The unemployment rate is 11.9 %. Source: Statistics Finland.

How many people live in Kangasniemi?

The published population is 4,952 people. Source: Statistics Finland.

Is Kangasniemi a good place to live?

Kangasniemi 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 Kangasniemi?

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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Kangasniemi, Finland: salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/fi/kangasniemi/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. Statistics Finland pxweb2.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-07
  2. Statistics Finland citizenship distribution pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-28
  3. Statistics Finland country_of_birth distribution pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-28
  4. Statistics Finland language_spoken_at_home distribution pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-28
  5. Statistics Finland StatFin vaerak/11ra (Key figures on population) statfin.stat.fi · checked 2026-09-05

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