Ylivieska Population 2026

Ylivieska has a population of 15,375, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in North Ostrobothnia. Roughly 0.3% of Finland's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Helsinki, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,375

Rank in Finland

#76

Coordinates

64.08°N, 24.55°E

~57 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Distance to capital (Helsinki)

436 km

271 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Ostrobothnia

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Oulu	216,066	#5
Raahe	23,566	#44
Haukipudas	17,298	#68

Cities near Ylivieska

Raahe23,566 people · ~67 km away
Kokkola48,361 people · ~74 km away
Jakobstad19,668 people · ~101 km away
Oulu216,066 people · ~112 km away
Haukipudas17,298 people · ~127 km away
Kauhava15,066 people · ~131 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ylivieska?

Ylivieska has a population of 15,375 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Ylivieska in?

Ylivieska is located in North Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Is Ylivieska the capital of Finland?

No, the capital of Finland is Helsinki, about 436 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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