Distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Finland
Finland: Distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status was 36.7 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
36.7
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
22nd
of 35 countries
All-time high
46.9
in 2012
All-time low
30.6
in 2016
Years of data
16
2009–2025
Distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Finland, 2009–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Finland is 36.7, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Finland peaked at 46.9 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 30.6, in 2016.
Finland ranks 22nd of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45.4 | — |
| 2010 | 43.4 | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 39.1 | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 46.9 | +19.9% |
| 2013 | 46.7 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 31.4 | -32.8% |
| 2015 | 37.3 | +18.8% |
| 2016 | 30.6 | -18.0% |
| 2017 | 32.8 | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 38.7 | +18.0% |
| 2019 | 36.1 | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 35 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 38.8 | +10.9% |
| 2022 | 40.1 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 34.7 | -13.5% |
| 2025 | 36.7 | +5.8% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 36.7 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41.4, 89% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Finland's 36.7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 41.4, 89% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.4 | 45.4 | 45.4 | 1 |
| 2010s | 38.3 | 30.6 | 46.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.06 | 34.7 | 40.1 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 19 Sweden 41.4 compare
- 20 France 40.5 compare
- 21 Spain 40 compare
- 23 Netherlands 36.1 compare
- 23 Netherlands 36.1 compare
- 25 United Kingdom 35.3 compare
- 25 United Kingdom 35.3 compare
More population data for Finland
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3569 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1705 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,461 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.0156 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0727 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.367 (2100)
- Population density 15.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 178,591 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Finland?
- Distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status in Finland was 36.7 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 46.9 in 2012.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.6 in 2016.
- How does Finland rank for distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status?
- Finland ranks 22nd out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. 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 Distribution of population by group of citizenship and tenure status (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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