Population of Finland

As of May 2026, the population of Finland is 5.6 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 3 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.06%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 41.5 years in 2016 to 43.4 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 83 years and population density is 18.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Finland peaked in 1952, reaching around 1.26% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.06% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 51.49 thousand in 1952 to nearly 3.18 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Finland, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 79.4 years in 2006 to 83 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Finland

The cities of Finland are mostly small, but 10 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Helsinki, Uusimaa, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 658.9 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Espoo, Uusimaa with 323.9 thousand and Tampere, Pirkanmaa with 260.6 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Finland: