Area: 100,366 km²

Lapland covers an area of 100,366 square kilometers, accounting for about 30% of Finland's total area. It has a national border stretching 1,608 kilometers, with 380 kilometers bordering Russia, 736 kilometers Norway, and 488 kilometers Sweden.

Population: 176,000 residents

Approximately 176,000 people live in Lapland, with around 58% residing in urban areas, including Rovaniemi, Tornio, Kemi, and Kemijärvi.

Vision for Lapland 2040

Lapland is an Arctic region that is open, innovative, and sustainable. We build success sustainably in one of the world’s cleanest regions.

Nine Industry Clusters

Lapland has nine industry clusters representing key and emerging sectors of the regional economy.

Arctic Smartness

The Arctic Smartness concept is a leading initiative in Lapland to drive smart specialization. This Arctic smart specialization is founded on regional cooperation, where stakeholders share common goals for the development of Lapland.

Information about the current state and future of Lapland

Cold Facts from the North

Lapin luotsi foresight site brings you to sources of foresight knowledge and helps you to create a picture of Lapland´s future scene. Lapin luotsi gathers statistical information, research as well as expert opinions to map future of Lapland. Luotsi-word means a pilot or a guide, so this site is your guide for statistics about Lapland.

Currently our site is only in Finnish language. However, if you are interested in some specific content or information relating to topics mentioned earlier, be free to contact:

Regional Council of Lapland

info[at]lapinliitto.fi

Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment

tiedotus.lappi[at]ely-keskus.fi