Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Finland
Finland: Animal populations by NUTS 2 region was 752.13 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
752.13 Thousand heads (animals)
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
22nd
of 47 countries
All-time high
1,434 Thousand heads (animals)
in 1987
All-time low
752.13 Thousand heads (animals)
in 2025
Years of data
38
1987–2025
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Finland, 1987–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand heads (animals).
Analysis
In 2025, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Finland stood at 752.13 Thousand heads (animals). That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal populations by nuts 2 region in Finland peaked at 1,434 Thousand heads (animals) in 1987 and was at its lowest, 752.13 Thousand heads (animals), in 2025.
Finland ranks 22nd of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Animal populations by NUTS 2 region in Finland, year by year
| Year | Thousand heads (animals) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1,434 Thousand heads (animals) | — |
| 1988 | 1,379 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 1,363 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 1,315 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 1,263 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.0% |
| 1992 | 1,232 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 1,230 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 1,185 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 1,179 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 1,150 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.5% |
| 1997 | 1,125 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 1,101 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 1,068 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 1,035 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 1,019 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 1,012 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 977.5 Thousand heads (animals) | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 951.9 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 929.1 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 902.7 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 906.87 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 908.15 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 908.93 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 902.68 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 901.39 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 903.36 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 907.4 Thousand heads (animals) | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 903.4 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 887.25 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 874.52 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 859.38 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 840.74 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 835.38 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 829.98 Thousand heads (animals) | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 821.97 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 798.64 Thousand heads (animals) | -2.8% |
| 2024 | 764.03 Thousand heads (animals) | -4.3% |
| 2025 | 752.13 Thousand heads (animals) | -1.6% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 752.13 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 883 Thousand heads (animals), 85% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Finland's 752.13 Thousand heads (animals) is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,367 Thousand heads (animals), 55% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,392 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,363 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,434 Thousand heads (animals) | 3 |
| 1990s | 1,185 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,068 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,315 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2000s | 960.27 Thousand heads (animals) | 902.7 Thousand heads (animals) | 1,035 Thousand heads (animals) | 9 |
| 2010s | 888.9 Thousand heads (animals) | 840.74 Thousand heads (animals) | 908.93 Thousand heads (animals) | 10 |
| 2020s | 800.36 Thousand heads (animals) | 752.13 Thousand heads (animals) | 835.38 Thousand heads (animals) | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 19 Czechia 1,390 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 20 Sweden 1,345 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 21 Hungary 883 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 23 Serbia 698.87 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 24 Lithuania 600.97 Thousand heads (animals) compare
- 24 Lithuania 600.97 Thousand heads (animals) compare
More population data for Finland
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1705 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3569 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.3888 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3569 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 178,591 people (2100)
- Population density 15.14 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0727 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.0156 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal populations by nuts 2 region in Finland?
- Animal populations by nuts 2 region in Finland was 752.13 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,434 Thousand heads (animals) in 1987.
- What is the lowest animal populations by nuts 2 region recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 752.13 Thousand heads (animals) in 2025.
- How does Finland rank for animal populations by nuts 2 region?
- Finland ranks 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is animal populations by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Animal populations by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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