Latest news 2017
13 Dec 2017 Release calendar for 2018 published
The release calendar data for 2018 are now available. Take a look at the calendar where you can find information on the statistics and publications that will be released next year.
25 Jan 2017 Paavo knows your area of residence
Which of Finland's postal code areas has the most educated population? And where do you find most residential buildings or free-time residences? The data can be found from Statistics Finland’s free-of-charge Paavo service. The service’s data have been updated today, on Paavo's name day.
6 Feb 2017 Information on immigrants on thematic pages
The Immigrants and integration thematic pages present key data on Finland's population with immigrant background and on international migration in the past few years.
7 Feb 2017 Statistical competitions for the media and students are running
In honour of Finland's centenary, we arrange two competitions related to the utilisation of statistics. In the statistics in the media competition we look for the best data utilising statistics in the media. In the competition for students we search for the best electronic implementation to illustrate statistics. Read more
4 Dec 2017 100 years of independence, over 100 years of statistics on Finland
During one hundred years, Finland’s population has grown from three million to five-and-a-half million. The life expectancy of Finns has risen by 35 years from the early years of independence. The Statistical Yearbook of Finland published by Statistics Finland has described changes and development of our society ever since 1879.
31 Mar 2017 Exports of cultural goods increased in EU countries, decreased in Finland
According to Eurostat’s statistics, the value of exports of cultural goods to countries outside the EU was nearly EUR 13 billion in 2014. The value of imports was close on EUR 11 billion. Exports grew by over 20 per cent from 2008, while imports decreased by nearly 14 per cent.
31 Mar 2017 Majority of Municipal election candidates men
Sixty per cent of the candidates in the Municipal elections are men. The average age of all candidates is 50 years. More information on the education and income of the candidates is available in the review produced by Statistics Finland.
6 Apr 2017 Century comparisons
During her independence, Finland has changed considerably. Changes can be seen in the major policies of society as well as in small everyday matters. In the century comparisons we present the change with the help of figures from the early years of independence and the present day.
15 Dec 2017 Archive digitisation advances rapidly
The volume of digitised materials in the National Archives Service of Finland exceeded 47 million in 2016 and at the end of 2017, the National Archives’ data indicate that the figure is already 52 million. The volume has almost doubled in good three years.
11 Apr 2017 Election map service is now open
Statistics Finland's free election map service allows you to examine e.g. voting turnout, party support and changes in it by various area levels. Municipal election 2017 election map service
25 Apr 2017 Statistics Finland becomes the statistical information service channel for the Finnish Government
On 24 April, Statistics Finland opened the statistical information service for the Prime Minister’s Office, the ministries, the Office of the President of the Republic of Finland and the Office of the Chancellor of Justice. The service is part of the existing general information service of Statistics Finland’s information specialists.
27 Apr 2017 Municipal councillors are highly educated
Persons elected to municipals councils are more highly educated than those entitled to vote and the candidates. Elected councillors also have a higher income level than average for persons entitled to vote. These data can be found in Statistics Finland's review on the candidates and elected councillors in the Municipal elections.
5 May 2017 Pensioners and highly educated people voted in advance
Of the persons that voted in advance in the Municipal elections, 46.7 per cent were pensioners. Highly educated persons entitled to vote also voted in advance more than average. Review
7 Jun 2017 Figures from Finland
Statistics Finland’s new publication Finland in Figures 2017 celebrates the 100-year-old Finland. Finland in Figures is a pocket-size compact 50-page information package about Finland and Finns. In addition to the customary tables, the publication has a section on Finland before and now.
28 Nov 2017 No new releases produced on preliminary population statistics in 2017
New releases will not be produced on preliminary population statistics any more in 2017. Revised figures concerning 2017 will be released at a later date to be announced separately. Read more
16 Jun 2017 We all are statistics
Statistics contain a lot of information on our society and also on everyday issues. Watch a video to see what the world looks like through statistics.
29 Jun 2017 Past century in comparison
How many children were born in Finland in 1917? What was the size of the merchant fleet then and now? In the century comparisons, we present changes in society with the help of figures from the early years of independence and the present day.
3 Jul 2017 Director General of Statistics Finland elected as Chairperson of the Conference of European Statisticians (CES)
Director General Marjo Bruun has been elected Chairperson of the Conference of European Statisticians and its Bureau on 21 June 2017. Ms Bruun’s term will run until June 2019.
5 Jul 2017 Description of globalisation of the economy is diversifying
According to the preliminary results of the OECD and WTO’s joint initiative TiVA, Finland's dependency on international trade does not differ much from other OECD countries, writes Kristian Taskinen in his Tieto&trendit article.
26 Oct 2017 Statistics Finland’s data systems are transferred to Valtori – breaks in services possible
Statistics Finland is currently transferring its data systems to the data centre of the Government ICT Centre Valtori. There may be breaks in our web services, especially between 28 October and 10 November 2017.
15 Nov 2017 How has our everyday life changed?
New information is currently being collected on Finns’ leisure activities and interests in Statistics Finland’s extensive Leisure Survey. During the data collection lasting until the end of the year, Statistics Finland will send an inquiry to around 15,000 Finns.
22 Nov 2017 Finnish Broadcasting Company wins the Statistics in the media competition
An article by Sanna Kähkönen, Eemeli Martti and Eetu Pietarinen won the Statistics in the media competition arranged by Statistics Finland. In the interactive article published on the Finnish Broadcasting Company’s website, the readers can test their perception of young people in different decades.
1 Dec 2017 The Spirit of Statistics has something to tell you
We need your answers to produce statistics. If you get a survey from us, please respond. Watch the video.
28 Jul 2017 Visualised data from Europe
What is life like for young people in various European countries? How does the quality of life of Finns measure up against other EU countries? We have compiled data visualisations made by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Union on our web pages.
15 Aug 2017 Energy in Finland 2017 – new pocketbook of energy statistics
Statistics Finland has published a new pocket-size book of statistics on energy, Energy in Finland – Pocketbook 2017. This compact information package provides fresh statistical data on the energy field in Finland in the form of tables and graphics.
26 Sep 2017 Finland/Sweden comparison: No great differences in working among mothers of small children
When comparing the work attendance rates, the difference produced by the employment rates between Finland and Sweden nearly disappears. However, there is a clear difference for mothers of children aged under three. (Tieto&trendit)
29 Sep 2017 Serious road traffic accidents by location
Now you can examine road traffic accidents resulting in serious injuries based on location data. You can search information in Paikkatietohakemisto (spatial data index).
2 Oct 2017 StatFin statistical database service is reorganised
The data content of the StatFin statistical database is divided into two different databases on 5 October 2017. The most recent statistical tables can in future be found easily, because the tables that are no longer updated are separated into a specific database.