Kuopio
- 📍 Location: North Savo region,
Kuopio sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 126,572 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 3,241.9 km² (land area)
- ⛰️ Elevation: 82 m a.s.l.
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: kuopiolainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kuopio?
The population of Kuopio was 126,572 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of +5.3% since 2020.
Which region is Kuopio in?
Kuopio is in the North Savo region, Kuopio sub-region.
Is Kuopio a city?
Yes, Kuopio has city status.
What are the official languages of Kuopio?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.1% and speakers of other languages 7.3% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Kuopio?
Kuopio had 11,562 business establishments in 2024, including 739 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Kuopio?
The land area is 3,241.9 km² and the population density 39.0 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Kuopio live in built-up areas?
87.8% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 15 such areas (Statistics Finland).