Population · Europe · 2025 data
Finland Population
Finland had a population of 5.65 million in 2025, ranking #117 of 216 countries and territories (0.07% of the world). The population grew by 3.0% over the past ten years.
5.65 million
Population (2025) · #117
+0.47%
Annual growth
18
People per km²
75%
Live in cities
Population of Finland, 1960–2025
4.41960
4.61965
4.61970
4.71975
4.81980
4.91985
5.01990
5.11995
5.22000
5.22005
5.42010
5.52015
5.52020
5.62025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,646,436 | +0.47% |
| 2024 | 5,619,911 | +0.64% |
| 2023 | 5,583,911 | +0.50% |
| 2022 | 5,556,106 | +0.27% |
| 2021 | 5,541,017 | +0.21% |
| 2020 | 5,529,543 | +0.14% |
| 2019 | 5,521,606 | +0.11% |
| 2018 | 5,515,525 | +0.13% |
| 2017 | 5,508,214 | +0.23% |
| 2016 | 5,495,303 | +0.29% |
| 2015 | 5,479,531 | +0.33% |
| 2014 | 5,461,512 | +0.41% |
| 2013 | 5,438,972 | +0.46% |
| 2012 | 5,413,971 | +0.48% |
| 2011 | 5,388,272 | +0.46% |
| 2010 | 5,363,352 | +0.46% |
| 2009 | 5,338,871 | +0.48% |
| 2008 | 5,313,399 | +0.47% |
| 2007 | 5,288,720 | +0.43% |
| 2006 | 5,266,268 | +0.38% |
| 2005 | 5,246,096 | +0.34% |
| 2004 | 5,228,172 | +0.29% |
| 2003 | 5,213,014 | +0.24% |
| 2002 | 5,200,598 | +0.24% |
| 2001 | 5,188,008 | +0.23% |
| 2000 | 5,176,209 | +0.21% |
| 1999 | 5,165,474 | +0.23% |
| 1998 | 5,153,498 | +0.27% |
| 1997 | 5,139,835 | +0.30% |
| 1996 | 5,124,573 | +0.33% |
| 1995 | 5,107,790 | +0.38% |
| 1994 | 5,088,333 | +0.43% |
| 1993 | 5,066,447 | +0.49% |
| 1992 | 5,041,992 | +0.56% |
| 1991 | 5,013,740 | +0.55% |
| 1990 | 4,986,431 | +0.44% |
| 1989 | 4,964,371 | +0.36% |
| 1988 | 4,946,481 | +0.29% |
| 1987 | 4,932,123 | +0.28% |
| 1986 | 4,918,154 | +0.33% |
| 1985 | 4,902,206 | +0.42% |
| 1984 | 4,881,803 | +0.54% |
| 1983 | 4,855,787 | +0.60% |
| 1982 | 4,826,933 | +0.56% |
| 1981 | 4,799,964 | +0.43% |
| 1980 | 4,779,535 | +0.31% |
| 1979 | 4,764,690 | +0.26% |
| 1978 | 4,752,528 | +0.29% |
| 1977 | 4,738,902 | +0.28% |
| 1976 | 4,725,664 | +0.30% |
| 1975 | 4,711,440 | +0.44% |
| 1974 | 4,690,574 | +0.52% |
| 1973 | 4,666,081 | +0.57% |
| 1972 | 4,639,657 | +0.60% |
| 1971 | 4,612,124 | +0.13% |
| 1970 | 4,606,307 | -0.38% |
| 1969 | 4,623,785 | -0.06% |
| 1968 | 4,626,469 | +0.45% |
| 1967 | 4,605,744 | +0.54% |
| 1966 | 4,580,869 | +0.38% |
| 1965 | 4,563,732 | +0.33% |
| 1964 | 4,548,543 | +0.56% |
| 1963 | 4,523,309 | +0.71% |
| 1962 | 4,491,443 | +0.68% |
| 1961 | 4,461,005 | +0.71% |
| 1960 | 4,429,634 | — |
Demographics of Finland
82.3
Life expectancy (years)
1.25
Births per woman (below replacement)
24.2%
Aged 65 and over
44 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Finnish, Swedish, Russian, Estonian, Romani, Sami
Languages
Finnish (official) 85.9%, Swedish (official) 5.2%, Russian 1.7%, other 7.2% (2022 est.)
Religions
Lutheran 66.6%, Greek Orthodox 1.1%, other 1.7%, none 30.6% (2022 est.)
Where people live
Urban population: 85.8% of total population (2023).
Frequently asked questions about the population of Finland
What is the population of Finland?
Finland had a population of 5.65 million in 2025, ranking #117 of 216 countries and territories (0.07% of the world).
Is the population of Finland growing?
Yes. The population grew by 3.0% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 0.47%.
How has the population of Finland changed since 1960?
It has grown 1.3-fold, from 4.43 million in 1960 to 5.65 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Finland?
About 18 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Finland?
Helsinki — about 1.3 million people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).