Kemi
- 📍 Location: Lapland region,
Kemi-Tornio sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 19,339 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 95.7 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 4 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: kemiläinen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kemi?
The population of Kemi was 19,339 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -5.4% since 2020.
Which region is Kemi in?
Kemi is in the Lapland region, Kemi-Tornio sub-region.
Is Kemi a city?
Yes, Kemi has city status.
What are the official languages of Kemi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 7.5% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kemi?
Kemi had 1,208 business establishments in 2024, including 121 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kemi?
The land area is 95.7 km² and the population density 202.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kemi live in built-up areas?
99.5% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).