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Finland's preliminary population figure was 5,587,841 at the end of August 2023

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release | Preliminary population statistics 2023, August

According to Statistics Finland's preliminary data, Finland's population was 5,587,841 at the end of August. Our country's population increased by 23,871 persons during January–August. The reason for the increase was migration gain from abroad, since immigration exceeded emigration by 33,655. The number of births was 9,735 lower than that of deaths.

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  • Finland's preliminary population figure was 5,587,841 at the end of August.
  • Population increased by 23,871 persons during January–August.

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    Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Preliminary population statistics [online publication].
    Reference period: 2023, August. ISSN=2243-3627. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 25.5.2025].
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