Finland Population
Europe & Central Asia · 119th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
5,636,447
The population of Finland is about 5,636,447 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 5.6 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.07% of the world's people.
Finland is ranked 119th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.12% a year. It peaked around 2025 at 5.6 million and is projected to fall to 5.3 million by 2050. Since 1960 (4.4 million) it has grown by 27%. Population density is 19 people per square kilometre. 75% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
5.6 million
Yearly change
−0.12%
World rank
119th
Share of world
0.07%
Density
19/km²
Land area
304,000 km²
Life expectancy
82.3 yrs
Births per woman
1.25
GDP per capita
$56,149
GDP
$317.0B
Population of Finland, 1960–2050
Finland population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,429,634 | — | 15 |
| 1970 | 4,606,307 | −0.38% | 15 |
| 1980 | 4,779,535 | +0.31% | 16 |
| 1990 | 4,986,431 | +0.44% | 16 |
| 2000 | 5,176,209 | +0.21% | 17 |
| 2010 | 5,363,352 | +0.46% | 18 |
| 2020 | 5,529,543 | +0.14% | 18 |
| 2024 | 5,619,911 | +0.64% | 18 |
| 2026proj. | 5,639,529 | −0.12% | 19 |
| 2030proj. | 5,593,141 | −0.23% | 18 |
| 2040proj. | 5,463,394 | −0.21% | 18 |
| 2050proj. | 5,344,446 | −0.24% | 18 |
Finland vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 31.5 times as many people as Finland. Bangladesh is 73.6 times more densely populated.
Finland population: questions and answers
What is the population of Finland in 2026?
About 5,639,529 (5.6 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Finland's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.12% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Finland?
About 19 people per km², with a land area of 304,000 km².
What will the population of Finland be in 2050?
About 5.3 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Finland?
Helsinki.
What is the life expectancy in Finland?
82.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.