Correction
Preliminary population statistics 2026, June release corrected 24 August 2026.
Read more about the correctionPreliminary population statistics 2026, 2nd quarter
Population increased most in Uusimaa in January to June 2026
releaseAccording to Statistics Finland’s preliminary data by region, the population grew most in Uusimaa, Southwest Finland and Pirkanmaa in January to June 2026. In all, the population increased in five regions and decreased in fourteen regions.
Total change by region 2026Q1*-2026Q2* (* preliminary data)
| 2026Q1* | 2026Q2* | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK01 Uusimaa | 1 424 | 5 848 | 7 272 |
| MK02 Southwest Finland | 16 | 600 | 616 |
| MK04 Satakunta | -73 | -138 | -211 |
| MK05 Kanta-Häme | -281 | -122 | -403 |
| MK06 Pirkanmaa | -129 | 387 | 258 |
| MK07 Päijät-Häme | -38 | 30 | -8 |
| MK08 Kymenlaakso | -225 | -159 | -384 |
| MK09 South Karelia | -408 | -878 | -1 286 |
| MK10 South Savo | -395 | -169 | -564 |
| MK11 North Savo | -374 | -483 | -857 |
| MK12 North Karelia | -352 | -680 | -1 032 |
| MK13 Central Finland | -576 | -840 | -1 416 |
| MK14 South Ostrobothnia | 114 | -122 | -8 |
| MK15 Ostrobothnia | -44 | -489 | -533 |
| MK16 Central Ostrobothnia | -37 | 65 | 28 |
| MK17 North Ostrobothnia | -68 | -301 | -369 |
| MK18 Kainuu | -140 | -151 | -291 |
| MK19 Lapland | -182 | -671 | -853 |
| MK21 Åland | 25 | 83 | 108 |
Total change is the difference between the population of two consecutive statistical reference periods.
Key selections
- In January to June 2026, the population increased most in Uusimaa.
- In January to June 2026, total net migration was highest in Uusimaa, Southwest Finland and Päijät-Häme.
- In January to June 2026, net migration between regions was highest in Uusimaa.
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Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Preliminary population statistics [online publication].
Reference period: 2026, 2nd quarter. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 5.9.2026].
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