Living in Lieksa

Lieksa is a city in Finland. Lieksa had a population of 9,846 at the end of 2025. Regional median gross salary figures for Lieksa showed €3,315 per month at the end of 2024. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Lieksa reached 18.6%.

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

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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 Lieksa.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesLieksa highlighted among comparable cities

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Dwellings	5,725 dwellings	31 Dec 2024	Statistics Finland³Official

Work and income

At the end of 2024, average monthly gross earnings stood at €3,610 per month. Lieksa's employment count was 3,114 at the end of 2024. The employment rate was 65.3% at the end of 2024.

Unemployment across cities in FinlandUnemployment in Lieksa is 18.6%. Of 139 cities with data, 36 have unemployment of 8 to under 10%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Average gross earnings	3,610 EUR/month	31 Dec 2024	Statistics Finland⁵Official · regional context
People in employment	3,114 people	31 Dec 2024	Statistics Finland⁶Official
Employment rate	65.3 %	31 Dec 2024	Statistics Finland³Official
GDP per capita	37,688 EUR/year	31 Dec 2023	Statistics Finland⁷Official · regional context
Median gross salary (regional)	3,315 EUR/month	31 Dec 2024	Statistics Finland⁵Official · regional context
Unemployment rate	18.6 %country median 10.5%	31 Dec 2024	Statistics Finland⁸Official

Public employment offices in Lieksa

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

Verified locally

Lieksa — Verified local office

Pielisentie 9, 81700 LIEKSA, 81700

+358505627785

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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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct	70.1 %	31 Dec 2024	Statistics Finland³Official

Mobility and administration

Lieksa's nearest airport was JOE, 76 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Airport Direct Destinations Count	1 count	3 Aug 2026	OpenFlights¹Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km	76 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports²Official
Nearest Major Airport Iata	JOE	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports²Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Average daytime high by month	Jan -6 · Feb -5.5 · Mar -0.1 · Apr 6.2 · May 13.7 · Jun 18.8 · Jul 21.7 · Aug 19.2 · Sep 13.3 · Oct 5.8 · Nov 0.1 · Dec -3.4 °C	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁴Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by month	Jan -13.4 · Feb -13.9 · Mar -9.6 · Apr -3.2 · May 2.8 · Jun 8.3 · Jul 11.4 · Aug 9.6 · Sep 5.4 · Oct 0.7 · Nov -4.6 · Dec -9.4 °C	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁵Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by month	Jan -9.4 · Feb -9.4 · Mar -4.7 · Apr 1.5 · May 8.4 · Jun 13.8 · Jul 16.6 · Aug 14.3 · Sep 9.3 · Oct 3.2 · Nov -2 · Dec -6.2 °C	31 Dec 1991	World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI¹⁶Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by month	Jan 36.2 · Feb 31.2 · Mar 29.2 · Apr 29 · May 48.6 · Jun 66.5 · Jul 80.8 · Aug 74.9 · Sep 69.1 · Oct 58.3 · Nov 45.8 · Dec 46.5 mm	31 Dec 1991	World 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

Ii9,755 residents Masku9,612 residents Huittinen9,546 residents Sotkamo10,161 residents Närpes9,538 residents Liminka10,190 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2024, Lieksa had 5,725 households.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Foreign-resident share	5.3 %	31 Dec 2025	Statistics Finland³Official
Population	9,846 people	31 Dec 2025	Statistics Finland⁴Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population	9,846 people	31 Dec 2025	Statistics Finland StatFin vaerak/11ra (Key figures on population)¹³Official

People and communities

Metric	Value	Period	Source
No religion or other, share	28.8 %	31 Dec 2025	Statistics Finland⁹Official

International community in Lieksa

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 group	People	Share
TOTAL	9,846	100.0%
Finland	9,166	93.1%
FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TOTAL	680	6.9%
EUROPE	505	5.1%
Former Soviet Union	223	2.3%
ASIA	93	0.9%
Ukraine	88	0.9%
Russia	84	0.9%
AFRICA	66	0.7%
Sweden	38	0.4%
Thailand	33	0.3%

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Published group	People	Share
Philippines	20	0.2%
Turkey	19	0.2%
Nigeria	17	0.2%
Germany	12	0.1%
Iraq	12	0.1%
Somalia	12	0.1%
Ethiopia	11	0.1%
Rwanda	10	0.1%
AMERICA	6	0.1%
OCEANIA	1	0.0%

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 group	People	Share
TOTAL	9,846	100.0%
Finland	9,321	94.7%
FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TOTAL	525	5.3%
EUROPE	392	4.0%
Russia	160	1.6%
Ukraine	151	1.5%
ASIA	73	0.7%
AFRICA	58	0.6%
Thailand	27	0.3%
Nigeria	20	0.2%
Turkey	20	0.2%

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Published group	People	Share
Philippines	18	0.2%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	15	0.2%
Germany	12	0.1%
Ethiopia	11	0.1%
Estonia	11	0.1%
AMERICA	1	0.0%

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 group	People	Share
Total	9,846	100.0%
NATIONAL LANGUAGES, TOTAL	9,176	93.2%
Finnish	9,169	93.1%
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, TOTAL	670	6.8%
Russian	266	2.7%
Ukrainian	134	1.4%
Thai	27	0.3%
English	26	0.3%
Other language	20	0.2%
Arabic	20	0.2%
Turkish	19	0.2%

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Published group	People	Share
Somali	16	0.2%
German	15	0.2%
Kinyarwanda	15	0.2%
Estonian	11	0.1%
Amharic	10	0.1%

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

Is Lieksa 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 employee53%strong on work, weak on housing · range 44–62%

Student44%strong on cost, weak on housing · range 36–52%

Family51%strong on safety, weak on housing · range 42–60%

Retirement59%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 47–71%

Population9,846 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Finland

Dwellings5,725 dwellings31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland

Average gross earnings3,610 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland

People in employment3,114 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland

Employment rate65.3 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland

GDP per capita37,688 EUR/year31 Dec 2023Official source · Statistics Finland

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-05

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct	20.5 %	31 Dec 2024	Statistics Finland³Official
Households	5,725 households	31 Dec 2024	Statistics Finland⁶Official
Residents with a migration background	6.9 %	31 Dec 2025	Statistics Finland⁹Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lieksa 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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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Lieksa?

The median gross salary is 3,315 EUR/month. Source: Statistics Finland.

What is the unemployment rate in Lieksa?

The unemployment rate is 18.6 %. Source: Statistics Finland.

How many people live in Lieksa?

The published population is 9,846 people. Source: Statistics Finland.

Is Lieksa a good place to live?

Lieksa 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 Lieksa?

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 14). Lieksa, Finland: salary, jobs, safety, climate, schools [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/fi/lieksa/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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  title = {Lieksa, Finland: salary, jobs, safety, climate, schools},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}

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OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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Statistics Finland country_of_birth distribution pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-28
Statistics Finland language_spoken_at_home distribution pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-28
Statistics Finland StatFin vaerak/11ra (Key figures on population) statfin.stat.fi · checked 2026-09-05
World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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