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Finland’s preliminary population figure was 5,657,608 at the end of January 2026

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release | Preliminary population statistics 2026, January

According to Statistics Finland's preliminary data, Finland's population was 5,657,608 at the end of January 2026. Our country's population increased by 708 persons during January. The reason for the population increase was migration gain from abroad. The number of immigrants was 1,708 higher than that of emigrants. The number of births was 1,595 lower than that of deaths.

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  • Finland's preliminary population figure was 5,657,608 at the end of January 2026.
  • Population increased by 708 persons during January 2026.
  • There were 4,050 births and 5,645 deaths in January 2026.
  • There were 3,266 immigrants and 1,558 emigrants in January 2026.

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Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Preliminary population statistics [online publication].
Reference period: 2026, January. ISSN=2243-3627. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 24.2.2026].
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