Republic of Finland
Capital: Helsinki
Population: 5,638,6751
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Finland is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe, bordered by Sweden to the west, Russia to the east, Norway to the north, and the Baltic Sea to the south. Its capital and largest city is Helsinki, which is known for its modern architecture, vibrant culture, and proximity to the sea. Finland is famous for its extensive forests, lakes, and the Northern Lights, with around 75% of the country covered in forests. The country has a high standard of living, with a strong economy based on technology, manufacturing, and forestry, as well as a focus on education, innovation, and sustainability. Finland is a parliamentary republic and a member of the European Union (EU), the Eurozone, and NATO (partnership).
Growth Rate
0.388
%
Fertility Rate
1.28
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
10.709
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
81.9
years
Total Population in Finland
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Finland.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
6.812
(-4.025)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Finland are based on data from Statistics Finland. Source: Statistics Finland – Population and Society.