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Preliminary population statistics

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF)

Preliminary population statistics describe population changes and population structure. Concerning population changes, data are available on liveborn and deaths in Finland, migration and changes in marital status. Data are obtained from the Population Information System and published monthly.

Key figures

Figures

See key statistical data in the figures.

Population increase 2023M10-2026M09*

Population in 1990M01 to 2026M09*

Data on population changes in 2022M09 to 2026M09*

Tables

See key statistical data in the tables.

Preliminary vital statistics 2026M09*

Preliminary vital statistics by municipality 2026Q3*

Detailed tables of the statistics are available in the StatFin database

You can find updated tables in the StatFin database. Extract the data you need into tables, view the data as charts or download the data for your use.Go to the database

Releases

Population increased most in Uusimaa in January to September 2026

Preliminary population statistics 2026, 3rd quarter

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Finland’s preliminary population figure was 5,662,086 at the end of September 2026

Preliminary population statistics 2026, September

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Finland’s preliminary population figure was 5,659,324 at the end of August 2026

Preliminary population statistics 2026, August

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Future releases

Documentation

Description of the production, used methods and quality of the statistics.

Go to documentation of the statistics

Referencing instructions

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Preliminary population statistics [online publication].
ISSN=2243-3627. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 5.11.2026].
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Contact information

Statistics experts
vaesto.tilasto@stat.fi

Inquiries primarily

Joonas Toivola
Senior Statistician
029 551 3355

Other experts

Joni Rantakari
Senior Statistician
029 551 3249