Population increased most in Uusimaa in 2023
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release | Preliminary population statistics 2023, 4th quarterAccording to Statistics Finland’s preliminary data by region, the population grew in 2023 in Uusimaa, Pirkanmaa, Southwest Finland, North Ostrobothnia, Ostrobothnia, Central Finland, North Savo, Lapland, Åland and Kanta-Häme.
Total change by region 2023Q1*-2023Q4* (* preliminary data)
| 2023Q1* | 2023Q2* | 2023Q3* | 2023Q4* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK01 Uusimaa | 5 984 | 8 938 | 6 960 | 5 229 |
| MK02 Southwest Finland | 610 | 874 | 2 836 | 903 |
| MK04 Satakunta | -344 | -258 | 13 | -213 |
| MK05 Kanta-Häme | -186 | -56 | 241 | 39 |
| MK06 Pirkanmaa | 1 165 | 1 493 | 3 363 | 647 |
| MK07 Päijät-Häme | -53 | 166 | 5 | -151 |
| MK08 Kymenlaakso | -255 | -125 | -143 | -329 |
| MK09 South Karelia | -165 | -375 | 595 | -218 |
| MK10 South Savo | -97 | -198 | -134 | -126 |
| MK11 North Savo | -315 | -269 | 1 062 | 9 |
| MK12 North Karelia | -185 | -353 | 521 | -211 |
| MK13 Central Finland | -226 | -230 | 1 267 | 71 |
| MK14 South Ostrobothnia | -263 | 42 | -155 | 145 |
| MK15 Ostrobothnia | 185 | -41 | 989 | 149 |
| MK16 Central Ostrobothnia | -49 | -54 | -24 | 64 |
| MK17 North Ostrobothnia | 306 | 49 | 926 | 388 |
| MK18 Kainuu | -65 | -127 | -136 | -44 |
| MK19 Lapland | -78 | -399 | 446 | 370 |
| MK21 Åland | 48 | 123 | 0 | 17 |
Total change is the difference between the population of two consecutive statistical reference periods.
Key selections
- In 2023, the population increased most in Uusimaa.
- In 2023, total net migration was highest in Uusimaa and Pirkanmaa.
- In 2023, net migration between regions was highest in Pirkanmaa.
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Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Preliminary population statistics [online publication].
Reference period: 2023, 4th quarter. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 4.12.2024].
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