Finland's birth rate declines for third consecutive year

Immigration fuels Finland’s growth as birth rate hits record low

Finland’s population growth in 2024 was driven almost entirely by immigration, as birth rates reached record lows for the third consecutive year, according to preliminary data released by Statistics Finland. The country’s total population grew by approximately 33,000, reaching 5.64 million at the end of December.

Finland's birth rate declines for third consecutive year

While Finland's population still grew, year-on-year immigration also declined.

Birth rate remains lower than death in Finland

The number of births was 14,300 lower than that of deaths in Finland in 2024, according to Statistics Finland. According to the preliminary data, Finlands population was 5,637,214 at the end of December 2024. In the...