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Preliminary population statistics 2026, September

Finland’s preliminary population figure was 5,662,086 at the end of September 2026

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According to Statistics Finland's preliminary data, Finland's population was 5,662,086 at the end of September 2026. During January-September Finland's population increased by 9,205 persons. The reason for the population increase was migration gain from abroad. The number of immigrants was 16,920 higher than that of emigrants. The number of births was 7,667 lower than that of deaths.

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  • Finland's preliminary population figure was 5,662,086 at the end of September 2026.
  • Population increased by 9,205 persons during January-September 2026.
  • There were 36,323 births and 43,990 deaths in January-September 2026.
  • There were 35,285 immigrants and 18,365 emigrants in January-September 2026.

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Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Preliminary population statistics [online publication].
Reference period: 2026, September. ISSN=2243-3627. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 23.10.2026].
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