Regional Council of South Karelia updates its statistical pages (in Finnish) annually. These pages include essential information about the South Karelia region, such as population, sources of livelihood, living conditions, transport, economy, and more. On the information pages, you can also find our logo and maps. One of South Karelia’s defining characteristics is its position on Finland’s eastern border.
Europe’s most significant forest industry cluster has concentrated its research activities in this area. The bioeconomy in general, and the forest industry in particular, also support the establishment of other similar activities here. The forest industry is complemented by major players in fields such as energy technology, electrical engineering, chemical technology, and high-tech metal structures, among others. The vitality of the region is also supported through regional policy measures.
The changes in the global operating environment have had a significant impact on business. The EU’s external border has been completely closed since December 2023, which has had a major effect particularly on trade and service sectors reliant on tourism, but also on goods logistics and raw material transport.
Contact person / statistics:
Ms. Anni Laihanen, +358 40 483 5216
[email protected]