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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 2023M03-2026M02*

Population in 1990M01 to 2026M02*

Data on population changes in 2022M02 to 2026M02*

Tables

See key statistical data in the tables.

Preliminary vital statistics 2026M02*

Preliminary vital statistics by municipality 2025Q4*

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

Finland’s preliminary population figure was 5,656,779 at the end of February 2026

Preliminary population statistics 2026, February

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Finland’s preliminary population figure was 5,657,608 at the end of January 2026

Preliminary population statistics 2026, January

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Population increased most in Uusimaa in 2025

Preliminary population statistics 2025, 4th quarter

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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: 25.3.2026].
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Contact information

Inquiries primarily

Joonas Toivola
Senior Statistician
029 551 3355

Other experts

Joni Rantakari
Senior Statistician
029 551 3249