Kemi Population 2026

Kemi has a population of 19,332, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Lapland. Roughly 0.3% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kemi (capital Helsinki shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

19,332

Rank in Finland

#61

Coordinates

65.74°N, 24.56°E

~16 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

619 km

384 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lapland

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Rovaniemi	65,670	#17
Tornio	20,932	#52

Cities near Kemi

Tornio20,932 people · ~23 km away
Haukipudas17,298 people · ~72 km away
Oulu216,066 people · ~91 km away
Rovaniemi65,670 people · ~99 km away
Raahe23,566 people · ~117 km away
Ylivieska15,375 people · ~184 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kemi?

Kemi has a population of 19,332 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Kemi in?

Kemi is located in Lapland, Finland.

Is Kemi the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 619 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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