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Living in Kannus

Kannus is a city in Finland, and the figures below are its published values. Its population was 5,246 at the end of 2025. For Kannus, the regional median gross salary was €3,434 per month at the end of 2024. The unemployment rate was 9.4% at the end of 2024.

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

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 Kannus.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesKannus highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Kannus highlighted€16.41Järvenpää€15.72Kerava€13.02Riihimäki€12.27Kajaani€12.19Kokkola€12.17Kotka€10.94Rauma€10.83Kouvolanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings2,427 dwellings31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland4Official

Work and income

The average monthly gross earnings figure was €3,749 per month at the end of 2024. Kannus had 2,123 at the end of 2024. Kannus's employment rate reached 77.6% at the end of 2024.

Unemployment across cities in FinlandUnemployment in Kannus is 9.4%. 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%368–10Kannus 9.4%30 cities: 10% to under 12%3010–1223 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 earnings3,749 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland6Official · regional context
People in employment2,123 people31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland7Official
Employment rate77.6 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland4Official
GDP per capita45,676 EUR/year31 Dec 2023Statistics Finland8Official · regional context
Median gross salary (regional)3,434 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland6Official · regional context
Unemployment rate9.4 %country median 10.5%31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland9Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Kannus. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Market Finland — Public employment service

Finnish public employment services

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Kannus. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct72.2 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland4Official

Mobility and administration

Kannus's nearest airport was KOK, 42 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km42 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataKOK3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Kannus average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND21°-12°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Kannus average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100473733335362847660655657JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -4.3 · Feb -4.2 · Mar 0.4 · Apr 6.9 · May 13.7 · Jun 18.4 · Jul 21.3 · Aug 19.3 · Sep 13.6 · Oct 6.4 · Nov 1.1 · Dec -2.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -11.4 · Feb -12.3 · Mar -8.8 · Apr -2.6 · May 2.1 · Jun 7.1 · Jul 10.5 · Aug 8.8 · Sep 4.7 · Oct 0.5 · Nov -3.7 · Dec -8.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -7.2 · Feb -7.7 · Mar -3.9 · Apr 2 · May 8.3 · Jun 13.3 · Jul 16 · Aug 14 · Sep 9.2 · Oct 3.3 · Nov -1.1 · Dec -4.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 47 · Feb 37.1 · Mar 32.9 · Apr 32.9 · May 52.5 · Jun 62.4 · Jul 83.8 · Aug 76.2 · Sep 59.6 · Oct 64.8 · Nov 56.2 · Dec 56.6 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO1Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Finland

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

All Finland cities
Ähtäri5,121 residentsIngå5,391 residentsMalax5,392 residentsKangasniemi4,952 residentsJuva5,569 residentsViitasaari5,695 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2024, Kannus had 2,427 households.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.4 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland4Official
Population5,246 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland5Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population5,246 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland StatFin vaerak/11ra (Key figures on population)14Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
No religion or other, share16.4 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland10Official

International community in Kannus

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
TOTAL5,246100.0%
Finland5,04396.1%
FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TOTAL2033.9%
EUROPE1292.5%
ASIA470.9%
Sweden440.8%
Vietnam280.5%
Ukraine210.4%
Former Soviet Union210.4%
Thailand120.2%
AFRICA110.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Unknown110.2%
Estonia100.2%
AMERICA40.1%
OCEANIA10.0%

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

Citizenship

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

Published groupPeopleShare
TOTAL5,246100.0%
Finland5,11897.6%
FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TOTAL1282.4%
EUROPE711.4%
ASIA460.9%
Ukraine300.6%
Vietnam270.5%
Thailand140.3%
Estonia130.2%
AFRICA100.2%
AMERICA10.0%

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

Language spoken at home

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

Published groupPeopleShare
Total5,246100.0%
NATIONAL LANGUAGES, TOTAL5,09497.1%
Finnish5,07396.7%
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, TOTAL1522.9%
Ukrainian350.7%
Vietnamese280.5%
Swedish210.4%
Estonian180.3%
Thai150.3%
Russian130.2%

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

Is Kannus 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 employee58%strong on work, weak on housing · range 49–67%
Student49%strong on cost, weak on housing · range 41–57%
Family60%strong on safety, weak on housing · range 51–69%
Retirement62%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 50–74%
Population5,246 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Finland
Dwellings2,427 dwellings31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
Average gross earnings3,749 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
People in employment2,123 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
Employment rate77.6 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
GDP per capita45,676 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 Pct21.6 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland4Official
Households2,427 households31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland7Official
Residents with a migration background3.1 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Kannus 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 Kannus?

The median gross salary is 3,434 EUR/month. Source: Statistics Finland.

What is the unemployment rate in Kannus?

The unemployment rate is 9.4 %. Source: Statistics Finland.

How many people live in Kannus?

The published population is 5,246 people. Source: Statistics Finland.

Is Kannus a good place to live?

Kannus 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 Kannus?

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). Kannus, Finland: salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/fi/kannus/ 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. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Finland pxweb2.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Statistics Finland pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-05
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  10. Statistics Finland pxweb2.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-07
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  1. Statistics Finland citizenship distribution pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-28
  2. Statistics Finland country_of_birth distribution pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-28
  3. Statistics Finland language_spoken_at_home distribution pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-28
  4. Statistics Finland StatFin vaerak/11ra (Key figures on population) statfin.stat.fi · checked 2026-09-05
  5. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  6. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05

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