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Living in Outokumpu

Outokumpu is one of the cities recorded in Finland. Residents of Outokumpu numbered 6,365 at the end of 2025. The regional median gross salary reached €3,315 per month at the end of 2024. The unemployment rate was 19.1% at the end of 2024.

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

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 Outokumpu.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesOutokumpu highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Outokumpu highlighted€16.41Järvenpää€15.72Kerava€13.02Riihimäki€12.27Kajaani€12.19Kokkola€12.17Kotka€10.94Rauma€10.83Kouvolanet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,451 dwellings31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland5Official

Work and income

Average monthly gross earnings for Outokumpu reached €3,610 per month at the end of 2024. At the end of 2024, 2,052 were in employment in Outokumpu. Employment rates for Outokumpu measured 64.7% at the end of 2024.

Unemployment across cities in FinlandUnemployment in Outokumpu is 19.1%. 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%3010–1223 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%618–20Outokumpu 19.1%

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average gross earnings3,610 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland7Official · regional context
People in employment2,052 people31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland8Official
Employment rate64.7 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland5Official
GDP per capita37,688 EUR/year31 Dec 2023Statistics Finland9Official · regional context
Median gross salary (regional)3,315 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland7Official · regional context
Unemployment rate19.1 %country median 10.5%31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland10Official

Public employment offices in Outokumpu

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

Verified locally

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 Pct70.6 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland5Official

Mobility and administration

Outokumpu's nearest airport was JOE, 32 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km32 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataJOE3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Outokumpu average monthly precipitation, mm020406080453835334567757660605655JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 4.33 · Feb 3.92 · Mar 10.24 · Apr 18.68 · May 25.94 · Jun 28.67 · Jul 29.01 · Aug 28.67 · Sep 21.26 · Oct 15.16 · Nov 8.7 · Dec 6.28 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -39.66 · Feb -35.99 · Mar -25.42 · Apr -16.27 · May -3.09 · Jun 1.15 · Jul 5.63 · Aug 4.74 · Sep -0.11 · Oct -17.85 · Nov -28.24 · Dec -33.73 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -11.61 · Feb -10.34 · Mar -5.2 · Apr 2.37 · May 9.95 · Jun 14.57 · Jul 18.04 · Aug 15.91 · Sep 10.65 · Oct 3.17 · Nov -3.25 · Dec -8.11 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by monthJan 44.8 · Feb 37.6 · Mar 35.1 · Apr 32.5 · May 44.6 · Jun 67.2 · Jul 75.4 · Aug 76.2 · Sep 59.8 · Oct 60.1 · Nov 55.5 · Dec 55.2 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
Rusko6,381 residentsIitti6,329 residentsHaapavesi6,298 residentsHaapajärvi6,441 residentsKronoby6,268 residentsTyrnävä6,470 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2024, Outokumpu had 3,451 households.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share6.9 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland5Official
Population6,365 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland6Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population6,365 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland StatFin vaerak/11ra (Key figures on population)15Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
No religion or other, share30.6 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland11Official

International community in Outokumpu

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
TOTAL6,365100.0%
Finland5,85291.9%
FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TOTAL5138.1%
EUROPE3916.1%
Former Soviet Union1782.8%
ASIA881.4%
Ukraine701.1%
Russia651.0%
Syria390.6%
Philippines170.3%
Turkey170.3%
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Published groupPeopleShare
AFRICA170.3%
Sweden140.2%
Estonia110.2%
Poland110.2%
Nigeria100.2%
AMERICA80.1%

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
TOTAL6,365100.0%
Finland5,92493.1%
FOREIGN COUNTRIES, TOTAL4416.9%
EUROPE3245.1%
Ukraine1462.3%
Russia1101.7%
ASIA961.5%
Syria530.8%
Kazakstan150.2%
AFRICA150.2%
Philippines140.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Poland140.2%
Estonia120.2%
Turkey120.2%
Nigeria110.2%
AMERICA50.1%

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
Total6,365100.0%
NATIONAL LANGUAGES, TOTAL5,84191.8%
Finnish5,83491.7%
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, TOTAL5248.2%
Russian2193.4%
Ukrainian1272.0%
Arabic410.6%
English160.3%
Estonian130.2%
Polish130.2%
Kurdish120.2%

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

Is Outokumpu 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 worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 41–61%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on housing · range 44–62%
Student45%strong on legal route, weak on housing · range 37–53%
Family55%strong on safety, weak on housing · range 46–64%
Retirement61%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 49–73%
Population6,365 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Finland
Dwellings3,451 dwellings31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
Average gross earnings3,610 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
People in employment2,052 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistics Finland
Employment rate64.7 %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

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct19.6 %31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland5Official
Households3,451 households31 Dec 2024Statistics Finland8Official
Residents with a migration background8.3 %31 Dec 2025Statistics Finland11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Outokumpu 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 Outokumpu?

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

What is the unemployment rate in Outokumpu?

The unemployment rate is 19.1 %. Source: Statistics Finland.

How many people live in Outokumpu?

The published population is 6,365 people. Source: Statistics Finland.

Is Outokumpu a good place to live?

Outokumpu 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 Outokumpu?

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). Outokumpu, Finland: salary, jobs, safety, climate, schools [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/fi/outokumpu/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. 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
  5. Statistics Finland pxweb2.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Finland pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-05
  7. Statistics Finland pxweb2.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Statistics Finland pxweb2.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-07
  9. Statistics Finland pxweb2.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-07
  10. Statistics Finland pxdata.stat.fi · checked 2026-08-05
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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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