Categories in Oulu
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Oulu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 1,293 | 21 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 846 | 25 years |
| Forestry and logging | 805 | 21 years |
| Buses and trains | 704 | 27 years |
| Restaurants | 686 | 21 years |
| Real estate | 562 | 25 years |
| Shopping | 524 | 22 years |
| Electronics stores | 490 | 20 years |
| Beauty salons | 485 | 16 years |
| Health and medical | 461 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 452 | 20 years |
Oulu Facts
| Area | 3093.9 km² |
| Population | 204,802 |
| Male Population | 101,537 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 103,265 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +89.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.2% |
| Median Age | 34.7 years (Male: 33.7, Female: 36) |
| Area Codes | 8 |
| Neighborhoods | Rajakylä, Oulunsuu, Myllyoja, Rusko, Kaakkuri |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 65.01236, 25.46816 |
| Postal Codes | 90000, 90014, 90015, 90029, 90100, More |
Map of Oulu
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Oulu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,926 | 138,388 | 160,949 | 199,098 | 204,802 |
| Population Density | 34.9 / km² | 44.7 / km² | 52 / km² | 64.4 / km² | 66.2 / km² |
Oulu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 23.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulu | +84.5% | +43.9% | +23.7% |
| Northern Ostrobothnia | +22.8% | +14.9% | +9.3% |
| Finland | +16.3% | +10.2% | +6.2% |
Oulu Median Age
Median Age: 34.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulu | 34.7 yrs | 36 yrs | 33.7 yrs |
| Northern Ostrobothnia | 37.7 yrs | 39.1 yrs | 36.4 yrs |
| Finland | 42.3 yrs | 44 yrs | 40.7 yrs |
Oulu Population Density
Population Density: 66.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulu | 204,802 | 3,093.9 km² | 66.2 / km² |
| Northern Ostrobothnia | 412,184 | 45,849.7 km² | 9 / km² |
| Finland | 5.3 million | 334,788.7 km² | 15.9 / km² |
Oulu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Oulu
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Oulu
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Oulu
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Oulu
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Oulu
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Oulu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulu | 1,602,192 tn | 7.82 tn | 517.8 tons/km² |
| Northern Ostrobothnia | 3,386,871 tn | 8.22 tn | 73.9 tons/km² |
| Finland | 54,177,521 tn | 10.19 tn | 161.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,602,192 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 517.8 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/17 | 10:32 PM | 3.5 | 19.8 km | 10,000 m | 5km ENE of Lumijoki, Finland | usgs.gov |
Oulu
Oulu (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈoulu]; Swedish: Uleåborg [ˌʉːleɔˈbɔrj]) is a city and municipality of 196,828 inhabitants (30 June 2015) in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. It is the most populous city in Northern Finland and the fifth mo..
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