2005
22 November
140th Anniversary of Statistics Finland
The Statistical Office of Finland was founded on 4 October 1865,
when Finland belonged to imperial Russia as an autonomous Grand
Duchy, with a letter sent by the Imperial Finnish Senate in the
name of the Emperor. Today, Statistics Finland keeps abreast of the
times as an independent producer of information for
decision-makers, researchers, the media and ordinary citizens.
26
August Mobile phone is a basic tool for Finns'
everyday life
In Finland voice communication services have largely moved from
fixed telephone networks to mobile networks. The use of calls and
text messages from mobile phones and the number of mobile phone
subscriptions continued to grow last year. The publication
Telecommunications in Finland 2004 presents a wide array of
information about the telephone culture and changes in it.
26 July
Finances of Statistics Finland in balance
The financial position of Statistics Finland was good in 2004.
Revenues from its chargeable activities grew from the year before.
Please familiarise yourself with our activity and its results by
means of our Annual Report 2004.
26 July
Professional ethics have an important role in
statistics
Guidelines on Professional Ethics is a handbook defining the
statisticians' obligations to society, respondents, and individuals
and communities described in statistics, as well as to customers,
funders and the employer.
18
July Environmental data - basis for sustainable
development
It is often thought that harming the environment is the price that
has to be paid for increasing economic welfare. However, people's
attitudes to environmental matters vary considerably by
country.
18
July Up-to-date since late 19th century
The annual Statistical Yearbook of Finland is an exhaustive
reference book on Finland and its people. The Yearbook that is now
published by Statistics Finland has been published since 1879.
22
June Statistics Finland's new English webpages
released
The new English webpages of Statistics Finland serve as a portal to
statistics, their background and statistics-based services.
Last updated 3.1.2008