The total population in Finland was estimated at 5.6 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Finland Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population of Finland amounted to 5.6 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 830,000 people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will exhibit significant fluctuations over the period from 2024 to 2030, but it will ultimately end at the same level it started.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Historical dataset showing total population for Finland by year from 1950 to 2025.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Finland including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Actual value and historical data chart for Finland Population Growth Annual Percent

Key information about Finland population

• The Finland population reached 5.6 million people in Dec 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 5.6 million people in Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 5.6 million people in Dec 2024 and a record low of 0.4 million people in Dec 1749

• In the latest reports, Finland Unemployment Rate increased to 10.5 % in Oct 2025
• Monthly earnings of the Finland population was 4,889.2 USD in Sep 2025
• Finland Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 69.2 % in Oct 2025

Actual value and historical data chart for Finland Population Female Percent Of Total

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Helsinki, Finland metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Finland - Population was 5635971.00 persons for December of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Finland - Population - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Finland - Population reached a record high of 5635971.00 persons in December of 2025 and a record low of 5375276.00 persons in December of 2011.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Tampere, Finland metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Actual value and historical data chart for Finland Population Female

There were 2 110 000 Linkedin users in Finland in January 2025, which accounted for 37.1% of its entire population. People aged 35 to 54 were the largest user group (850 000).

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Total: From 15 to 64 Years for Finland (LFWA64TTFIQ647S) from Q1 1998 to Q2 2025 about Finland, working-age, 15 to 64 years, and population.

Actual value and historical data chart for Finland Population Of Compulsory School Age Both Sexes Number

Actual value and historical data chart for Finland Population Male Percent Of Total

In 1750, when Finland was part of the Duchy of Sweden, and had a total population of just 422 thousand. Over the next 55 years the population grows steadily and reaches 896 thousand people, before it drops to 863 thousand in 1810. The Finnish borders did expand during the early 1800s, adding 12,000 people in 1809 and 185 thousand in 1811, however the dip in the graph most probably occurs as a result of the Finnish War, fought between Sweden and Russia in 1808 and 1809, and this war resulted in Finland becoming a part of the Russian Empire. From 1810 to 1865 the population then grows steadily again, until 1870 when it dips again from 1.84 million to 1.77 million. This second dip in population size is due to the Finnish famine of 1866-68, which resulted in the fatalities of around 8.5% of the entire Finnish population.

Throughout the twentieth century and until now the population has grown with each entry in the graph. Finland gained independence in 1918 after a brief civil war, and it was also heavily involved in fighting against Russia in World War II, and between 85 and 90 thousand people (2.3 to 2.6 percent of the total population) are estimated to have died as a direct result of the war. In spite of this the population has grown at a consistent rate (although the graph appears skewed as the intervals change from 10 years to 5 years in 1950), and the total population is expected to reach 5.5 million in 2020

The number of live births in Finland declined steadily between 2014 and 2024. After peaking at over 57,200 in 2014, the number of births decreased by roughly 14,500 by 2024. In 2024, around 43,720 babies were born in Finland. Only in 2020 and 2021, the number of live births increased compared to the previous year. Fertility rate dropped to an all-time low in Finland The slowing increase in the Finnish population can be seen in the country’s decreasing fertility rate, which dropped to an all-time low in 2024. The estimated number of children born to a woman amounted to 1.25 in 2024, whereas in 2014 this was 1.71. Finland is facing an aging population The largest age group within the Finnish population were 20 to 39 year-olds, and 40 to 59 year-olds as of 2024. However, from 2018 to 2024, the number of young people decreased, while those aged 60 and older increased, reaching over 1.6 million by 2022. This indicates a shift towards an older population structure. Finland's total population is projected to grow until 2075. The population is aging, with an increase in those aged 60 and older. By 2065, people aged 75 and older are expected to exceed one million. Meanwhile, the number of people under 45 is predicted to continually decrease until 2070.

Finland Labour Force: 15 to 74 Years data was reported at 2,792.000 Person th in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,825.000 Person th for Jan 2025. Finland Labour Force: 15 to 74 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 2,625.000 Person th from Jan 1989 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 434 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,948.000 Person th in Jun 2023 and a record low of 2,389.000 Person th in Jan 1997. Finland Labour Force: 15 to 74 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Finland. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Finland – Table FI.G007: Labour Force and Economically Inactive Population: by Gender and Age Group.

There were 2 546 700 Instagram users in Finland in October 2025, which accounted for 44.8% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 57.1%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (698 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 55 to 64, where women lead by 98 700.

Actual value and historical data chart for Finland Rural Population Percent Of Total Population