COUNTRY PROFILEFinland
Finland's population is 5,646,436 (2025) — the 117th-largest in the world and the 23rd-largest in Europe, growing by about 26,525 people a year.
5,661,233
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing5,646,436 (World Bank, 2025) + +26,525/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
Finland Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
5,646,436
World rank
#117
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
18.6 / km²
303,960 km² land area
GDP / capita
$56,149
#47 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 1456 people on Earth lives in Finland
Finland's Population Growth
Yes — Finland's population rose by 26,525 people (+0.47%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.3 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.
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Finland Demographics
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Population density2025
18.6 people / km²
303,960 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
44.2 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
82.3 years
M 79.8 · F 85
Average height2019
180.6 cm (male)
female 166.5 cm
Homicide rate2023
1.0 per 100,000
#44 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
4.6 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
74.5 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.3 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+18,246 people
positive in latest year
Finland in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population5,646,436 people
#117 / 217
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GDP$317.0B
#47 / 186
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Life expectancy82.3 years
#30 / 217
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Average height180.6 cm (male)
#16 / 200
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Cleanest air4.57 µg/m³ PM2.5
#8 / 200
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Safest countries1 homicides / 100k
#44 / 196
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Most dangerous1 homicides / 100k
#149 / 196
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 2,792,144Female — 2,854,292
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Finland Located?
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language(s)
- Finnish, Swedish, SMN
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Continent
- 43 countries in Europe →
- Land area
- 303,960 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 337,030 km²
- Borders
- 3 countries
Norway
Russia
SwedenFinlandVSExplore Finland in Every Ranking
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Finland?
Finland's population is 5,646,436 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #117 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Finland?
5,646,436 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Finland's population density?
18.6 people per km², based on a land area of 303,960 km².
What is Finland ranked in population worldwide?
#117 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Finland?
82.3 years on average (2024) — 79.8 for men, 85.0 for women.
What is Finland's GDP?
$317.0B, ranking #47 of 186 economies we track — $56,149 per capita.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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