65.0141° N, 25.4731° E
OULU
Most Famous People Born in Oulu, Finland
- Notable people
- 307
- Peak decade
- 1970s
- Median birth year
- 1960
- Most distinctive
- Hockey 18.7×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Oulu during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Oulu Is Known For
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Hockey is Oulu's biggest profession — 22% of all notables (68).
Oulu over-indexes on hockey — 18.7× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
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- Field: Skier Clear ×
0004 SKIER
Mika Myllylä
1969 - 2011
0009 SKIER
Iivo Niskanen
Born 1992
0029 SKIER
Kerttu Niskanen
Born 1988
0129 SKIER
Elina Pienimäki-Hietamäki
Born 1976
0236 SKIER
Tuukka Kaukoniemi
Born 1985