Ylivieska
- 📍 Location: North Ostrobothnia region,
Ylivieska sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 15,274 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 569.8 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
- 🧑🤝🧑 Demonym: ylivieskalainen
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ylivieska?
The population of Ylivieska was 15,274 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -0.2% since 2020.
Which region is Ylivieska in?
Ylivieska is in the North Ostrobothnia region, Ylivieska sub-region.
Is Ylivieska a city?
Yes, Ylivieska has city status.
What are the official languages of Ylivieska?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 2.6% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Ylivieska?
Ylivieska had 1,590 business establishments in 2024, including 139 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Ylivieska?
The land area is 569.8 km² and the population density 26.8 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Ylivieska live in built-up areas?
87.0% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 3 such areas (Statistics Finland).