1. POHJOIS-SAVO

2. POHJOIS-SAVO IN A NUTSHELL TOTAL AREA 20 366 km2 water 18 %
POPULATION Pohjois-Savo
(4.5 % of Finland)
UNEMPLOYMENT
RATE Pohjois-Savo Finland
10.4 % %
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) Pohjois-Savo
total (EUR millions) (3.7 % of Finland)
per capita (Finland=100)
per capita (EU28=100)
GREATEST BRANCHES OF INDUSTRY Pohjois-Savo
(turnover) (EUR millions) % of Finland
metal and metal products %
wood and paper %
food and beverages %
The target population for the year 2040 is
between – inhabitants (incl. Joroinen)

3. SMART SPECIALISATION IN POHJOIS-SAVO REGION

4. REGIONAL PROFILE OF POHJOIS-SAVO
(percentage of Finland)
TIME DISTANCES BY TRAIN FROM HELSINKI IN 2015
share of population

5. POPULATION OF POHJOIS-SAVO (2018)
TOTAL INHABITANTS
of which…
0–14 years old 15 %
15–64 years old 61 %
65 and over 24 %
Average age years
Employment rate %
LEVEL OF EDUCATION (%)
Population with educational qualification (aged 15+) 74
Population with
higher education degrees 28
Population with upper secondary qualification 45
No post-comprehensive qualification completed after basic education 26

6. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES IN POHJOIS-SAVO
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Emergency Services College
Savo Vocational College
Ylä-Savo Vocational College

7. SOME IMPORTANT EMPLOYERS IN POHJOIS-SAVO
Ponsse Oyj, Vieremä, Iisalmi
Normet Oy, Iisalmi
Olvi Oyj, Iisalmi
Profile Vehicles, Iisalmi
Valio Oy, Lapinlahti
Mondi Powerflute Oy, Kuopio
Honeywell Oy, Kuopio
Bella-Veneet Oy, Kuopio
Junttan Oy, Kuopio
Finvector Vision Therapies Oy, Kuopio
Charles River, Kuopio
Yara Suomi Oy, Siilinjärvi
Hydroline Oy, Siilinjärvi
Sumitomo SHI FW Energia Oy, Varkaus
Andritz Oy, Varkaus
Stora Enso Oyj, Varkaus
Finland Laminated Timber Oy Ltd,
Suonenjoki
Sepa Oy, Keitele
Keitele Forest Oy, Keitele
Lunawood Oy, Iisalmi
Oy Medfiles Ltd, Kuopio
Paakkilan Konepaja Oy, Tuusniemi

8. RESEARCH INSTITUTES IN POHJOIS-SAVO
Atmospheric Research Centre of Eastern Finland Finnish Food Authority (Evira)
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) Finnish Medicines Agency (Fimea) Geological Survey of Finland (GSF)
Kuopio Center for Gene and Cell Therapy (KCT)
KUH Neuro Center National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)
Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

9. POPULATION, JOBS AND INCOME TAX PERCENTAGES IN POHJOIS-SAVO

10. JOBS BY INDUSTRY SECTOR (%) IN POHJOIS-SAVO (2017)

11. AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE IN POHJOIS-SAVO
Number of agricultural and horticultural enterprises by production sector in Pohjois-Savo (2018)
Number of agricultural and horticultural enterprises (7.1 % of the whole country)
Cultivated agricultural and horticultural land:
149.5 (1000 hectares) (6.6 % of the whole country)
Average size of arable land: 45 ha
(48 ha in the whole country)
Berry production in Pohjois-Savo: % of the whole country’s production
Milk production in Pohjois-Savo: 14.3 % of the whole country’s production
Beef production in Pohjois-Savo: 13.5 % of the whole country’s production

12. FORESTRY IN POHJOIS-SAVO
TOTAL LAND AREA 1.7 MILLION HECTARES,
OF WHICH…
Forest land 1.3 million hectares
Volume of growing stock 189 million m3
Annual growth of stock 9.7 million m3
Stumpage earnings 264 million €/year (10,0 % of Finland)

13. QUALITY OF LIVING 141 000 DWELLINGS 31 800 FREE-TIME RECIDENCES
Close to nature – easy access to services
Clean and safe environment
Excellent possibilities for recreational activities
Housing in Saaristokaupunki representing a new type of city
Housing areas situated within 500 metres from lake Kallavesi
Direct access to the city centre

14. RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN
POHJOIS-SAVO BY TYPE OF HEATING FUEL 2018 (GROSS FLOOR AREA M2)
DWELLINGS BY TYPE OF
BUILDING IN POHJOIS-SAVO 2018

15. TOURISM IN POHJOIS-SAVO
SPORT AND FREETIME ATTRACTIONS
Tahko, The Holiday Resort, Kuopio
Puijo Tower and Ski Centre, Kuopio
Holiday Centre Rauhalahti, Kuopio
Kasurila Ski Centre, Siilinjärvi
Lohimaa, The Fishing and Holiday Centre, Tervo
Kymppi Arena, Skiing and Curling, Leppävirta
Metsäkartano Youth and Wilderness Centre, Rautavaara
SPAS
Spa Hotel Rauhalahti, Kuopio
Fontanella Leisure Spa, Siilinjärvi
Spa Hotel Kunnonpaikka, Siilinjärvi
Spa Hotel Runni, Iisalmi Spa Hotel Kuntoranta, Varkaus
Vesileppis Centre for sports and health, Leppävirta
Tahko Spa, Nilsiä
EVENTS
Kuopio Tanssii ja Soi –Dance Festival
Kuopio International Wine Festival
Finland Ice Marathon, Kuopio
Wife Carrying World Championship at Sonkajärvi
Suonenjoki Strawberry Carnival
Oluset Beer Festival at Iisalmi
RockCock, Kuopio
Sampea ja samppanjaa Festival, Varkaus

16. Kalakukko, regional food Regional Council of Pohjois-Savo
REGIONAL SYMBOLS
Regional flag
Apatite,
regional stone
Kalakukko, regional food
Vendace,
regional fish
Regional Council of Pohjois-Savo
P.O.Box 247, FI Kuopio, Finland
Tel
Elk,
regional animal
Diver,
regional bird
Rowan,
regional plant