International migration: Regions Net international migration in Finland
Finland: International migration: Regions Net international migration was 31,233 Persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration in Finland, 1990–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
Finland recorded 31,233 Persons for international migration flows - regions — net international migration in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.6% on the previous year and up 151.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Finland peaked at 57,914 Persons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,584 Persons, in 2000.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International migration: Regions Net international migration in Finland, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7,081 Persons | — |
| 1991 | 13,017 Persons | +83.8% |
| 1992 | 8,499 Persons | -34.7% |
| 1993 | 8,390 Persons | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 2,939 Persons | -65.0% |
| 1995 | 3,265 Persons | +11.1% |
| 1996 | 2,707 Persons | -17.1% |
| 1997 | 3,710 Persons | +37.1% |
| 1998 | 3,375 Persons | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 2,778 Persons | -17.7% |
| 2000 | 2,584 Persons | -7.0% |
| 2001 | 5,802 Persons | +124.5% |
| 2002 | 5,221 Persons | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 5,755 Persons | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 6,677 Persons | +16.0% |
| 2005 | 8,986 Persons | +34.6% |
| 2006 | 10,344 Persons | +15.1% |
| 2007 | 13,586 Persons | +31.3% |
| 2008 | 15,457 Persons | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 14,548 Persons | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 13,731 Persons | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 16,821 Persons | +22.5% |
| 2012 | 17,433 Persons | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 18,048 Persons | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 16,021 Persons | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 12,441 Persons | -22.3% |
| 2016 | 16,823 Persons | +35.2% |
| 2017 | 14,824 Persons | -11.9% |
| 2018 | 11,965 Persons | -19.3% |
| 2019 | 15,495 Persons | +29.5% |
| 2020 | 17,814 Persons | +15.0% |
| 2021 | 22,905 Persons | +28.6% |
| 2022 | 34,363 Persons | +50.0% |
| 2023 | 57,914 Persons | +68.5% |
| 2024 | 47,051 Persons | -18.8% |
| 2025 | 31,233 Persons | -33.6% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 31,233 Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38,454 Persons, 81% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Finland's 31,233 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 40,064 Persons, 78% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,576 Persons | 2,707 Persons | 13,017 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,896 Persons | 2,584 Persons | 15,457 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,360 Persons | 11,965 Persons | 18,048 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,213 Persons | 17,814 Persons | 57,914 Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
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 international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Finland?
- International migration flows - regions — net international migration in Finland was 31,233 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 57,914 Persons in 2023.
- What is the lowest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,584 Persons in 2000.
- How does Finland rank for international migration flows - regions — net international migration?
- Finland ranks 13th out of 19 countries with data for 2025.
- Is international migration flows - regions — net international migration rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration (inflows minus outflows). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides indicators on annual international population migration flows to and from sub-national regions, in large regions (TL2) and small regions (TL3). Data source Data is collected via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Use of data on small regions When demographic data are analysed along with economic data using the TL3 level, it is advisable to aggregate data at the metropolitan region level when several TL3 regions are associated to the same metropolitan region. Metropolitan regions combine TL3 regions when 50% or more of the regional population live in a functionnal urban areas above 250 000 inhabitants. This approach corrects the distortions created by commuting, see the list of OECD metropolitan regions (xlsx) and the EU methodology (link). Territorial typologies Small TL3 regions are categorized based on shared characteristics into regional typologies. See the demographic indicators aggregated by territorial typology at country level on the access to City typology (link) and by urban-rural typology (link). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.