Finland's population is projected to be 4,649,382 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,621,739 | 0.29% | 122 |
| 2025 | 5,623,329 | 0.34% | 118 |
| 2020 | 5,529,612 | 0.14% | 117 |
| 2019 | 5,521,759 | 0.11% | 117 |
| 2018 | 5,515,736 | 0.13% | 116 |
| 2017 | 5,508,396 | 0.24% | 116 |
| 2015 | 5,479,717 | 0.43% | 116 |
| 2010 | 5,363,350 | 0.44% | 115 |
| 2005 | 5,246,082 | 0.27% | 113 |
| 2000 | 5,176,202 | 0.27% | 108 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,621,739 | 0.29% | 122 |
| 2032 | 5,572,883 | -0.15% | 124 |
| 2037 | 5,517,114 | -0.2% | 126 |
| 2042 | 5,456,016 | -0.22% | 126 |
| 2047 | 5,392,605 | -0.23% | 128 |
| 2052 | 5,322,065 | -0.26% | 128 |
| 2057 | 5,243,486 | -0.3% | 127 |
| 2062 | 5,169,009 | -0.29% | 125 |
| 2067 | 5,099,552 | -0.27% | 127 |
| 2072 | 5,032,176 | -0.27% | 130 |
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Helsinki has a metropolitan area population of 696,374, comprising 12.39%% of Finland's total population.
As of 2026, Finland has a total population of 5,621,739, ranking as the 122nd most populous nation in the world.
Finland has a net population change of approximately -13 people per day, driven by 120 births, 168 deaths, and net immigration of 35 people.
Finland represents 0.07% of the total global population and 0.76% of Europe's population.
Finland has a population density of 18.5 people per km² (approximately 47.9 per mi²), making it the 202nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Finland is Finnish (87.3%) , followed by Other (6.1%) .
As of 2026, Lutheran is the largest religion in Finland, comprising 66.6% of the population.
