Net migration metrics in Finland
Finland: Net migration metrics was 38,156 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
38,156
Change on year
down 36.8%
World rank
35th
of 236 countries
All-time high
60,353
in 2022
All-time low
-42,207
in 1969
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Finland, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Finland is 38,156, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 36.8% on the previous year and up 110.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Finland peaked at 60,353 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -42,207, in 1969.
Finland ranks 35th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -12,283 | — |
| 1951 | -18,206 | +48.2% |
| 1952 | -3,627 | -80.1% |
| 1953 | -4,804 | +32.5% |
| 1954 | -3,300 | -31.3% |
| 1955 | -2,741 | -16.9% |
| 1956 | -3,966 | +44.7% |
| 1957 | -7,893 | +99.0% |
| 1958 | -9,699 | +22.9% |
| 1959 | -7,530 | -22.4% |
| 1960 | -9,489 | +26.0% |
| 1961 | -11,828 | +24.6% |
| 1962 | -6,852 | -42.1% |
| 1963 | -7,624 | +11.3% |
| 1964 | -20,414 | +167.8% |
| 1965 | -21,731 | +6.5% |
| 1966 | -12,059 | -44.5% |
| 1967 | -5,353 | -55.6% |
| 1968 | -15,561 | +190.7% |
| 1969 | -42,207 | +171.2% |
| 1970 | -36,579 | -13.3% |
| 1971 | 12,286 | -133.6% |
| 1972 | 12,613 | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 11,558 | -8.4% |
| 1974 | 5,891 | -49.0% |
| 1975 | -3,807 | -164.6% |
| 1976 | -11,843 | +211.1% |
| 1977 | -5,697 | -51.9% |
| 1978 | -9,348 | +64.1% |
| 1979 | -6,612 | -29.3% |
| 1980 | -2,212 | -66.5% |
| 1981 | 5,287 | -339.0% |
| 1982 | 7,109 | +34.5% |
| 1983 | 6,925 | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 3,972 | -42.6% |
| 1985 | 2,416 | -39.2% |
| 1986 | 1,491 | -38.3% |
| 1987 | 831 | -44.3% |
| 1988 | 1,765 | +112.4% |
| 1989 | 5,775 | +227.2% |
| 1990 | 8,920 | +54.5% |
| 1991 | 14,515 | +62.7% |
| 1992 | 9,356 | -35.5% |
| 1993 | 9,036 | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 3,834 | -57.6% |
| 1995 | 4,325 | +12.8% |
| 1996 | 3,757 | -13.1% |
| 1997 | 4,925 | +31.1% |
| 1998 | 4,417 | -10.3% |
| 1999 | 3,604 | -18.4% |
| 2000 | 2,497 | -30.7% |
| 2001 | 6,241 | +149.9% |
| 2002 | 5,255 | -15.8% |
| 2003 | 5,929 | +12.8% |
| 2004 | 6,956 | +17.3% |
| 2005 | 9,251 | +33.0% |
| 2006 | 10,820 | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 14,027 | +29.6% |
| 2008 | 15,626 | +11.4% |
| 2009 | 14,877 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 14,080 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 16,798 | +19.3% |
| 2012 | 17,894 | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 18,164 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 15,915 | -12.4% |
| 2015 | 12,655 | -20.5% |
| 2016 | 17,321 | +36.9% |
| 2017 | 13,356 | -22.9% |
| 2018 | 11,822 | -11.5% |
| 2019 | 15,671 | +32.6% |
| 2020 | 17,504 | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 22,484 | +28.5% |
| 2022 | 60,353 | +168.4% |
| 2023 | 38,156 | -36.8% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 38,156 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 7.4× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Finland's 38,156 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053, 7.6× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Finland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +339.0% | -2,212 | 5,287 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -7,405 | -18,206 | -2,741 | 10 |
| 1960s | -15,312 | -42,207 | -5,353 | 10 |
| 1970s | -3,154 | -36,579 | 12,613 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,336 | -2,212 | 7,109 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,669 | 3,604 | 14,515 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,148 | 2,497 | 15,626 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,368 | 11,822 | 18,164 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,624 | 17,504 | 60,353 | 4 |
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 net migration metrics in Finland?
- Net migration metrics in Finland was 38,156 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 60,353 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was -42,207 in 1969.
- How does Finland rank for net migration metrics?
- Finland ranks 35th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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