Kainuu Region

2010

Kainuu in brief

• Region of Kainuu is situated in Eastern Finland

• Consists of nine municipalities:

• Hyrynsalmi, Kajaani, Kuhmo, Paltamo, Puolanka, Sotkamo, Suomussalmi, Ristijärvi and Vaala

• Total population around 83,000

• Regional capital Kajaani: around 38,000

• Land area comparable to Belgium in size

• Kainuu is well-known for its forests, nature, measurement technology and good opportunities for sports, among other things

Kainuu in Europe

Kainuu in relation to the whole of Finland

Population development in Kainuu

  2007 2020 2030

0-6 (%) 6,4 6,7 6,5

7-19 (%) 15,6 13,5 13,8

20-64 (%) 57,9 51,2 46,8

65-74 (%) 10,6 16,1 14,8

75- (%) 9,5 12,5 18,2

Development of the age structure Development of the age structure in Kainuu 2007 – 2030in Kainuu 2007 – 2030

Sources of livelihood

Future business areas in Kainuu

In the regional development program by business areas for the development of livelihoods and industry have been chosen based on their inherent strengths and future expectations:

1. ICT and Electronics• measurement technology• vehicle information systems (e.g. a car testing pipe)• metal

2. Tourism• leisure activities• culture (e.g. Kuhmo Chamber Music)• experiences • conferences

3. Natural Resources • forest• local food• mining (e.g. Talvivaara nickel mine) • energy