Preliminary population statistics 2026, 3rd quarter
Population increased most in Uusimaa in January to September 2026
releaseAccording to Statistics Finland’s preliminary data by region, the population grew most in Uusimaa, Southwest Finland and Pirkanmaa in January to September 2026. In all, the population increased in five regions and decreased in fourteen regions.
Total change by region 2026Q1*-2026Q3* (* preliminary data)
| 2026Q1* | 2026Q2* | 2026Q3* | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uusimaa | 1 420 | 5 821 | 4 800 | 12 041 |
| Southwest Finland | 17 | 597 | 2 410 | 3 024 |
| Satakunta | -74 | -138 | -124 | -336 |
| Kanta-Häme | -279 | -126 | -435 | -840 |
| Pirkanmaa | -133 | 388 | 2 251 | 2 506 |
| Päijät-Häme | -40 | 27 | -220 | -233 |
| Kymenlaakso | -226 | -160 | -443 | -829 |
| South Karelia | -408 | -877 | 9 | -1 276 |
| South Savo | -395 | -166 | -534 | -1 095 |
| North Savo | -375 | -481 | 409 | -447 |
| North Karelia | -352 | -677 | 231 | -798 |
| Central Finland | -577 | -844 | 633 | -788 |
| South Ostrobothnia | 114 | -119 | -564 | -569 |
| Ostrobothnia | -43 | -492 | 859 | 324 |
| Central Ostrobothnia | -37 | 63 | -116 | -90 |
| North Ostrobothnia | -68 | -307 | 168 | -207 |
| Kainuu | -139 | -151 | -305 | -595 |
| Lapland | -181 | -680 | 177 | -684 |
| Åland | 25 | 81 | -9 | 97 |
Total change is the difference between the population of two consecutive statistical reference periods.
Key selections
- In January to September 2026, the population increased most in Uusimaa.
- In January to September 2026, total net migration was highest in Uusimaa, Southwest Finland and Pirkanmaa.
- In January to September 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, 3rd quarter. ISSN=2243-3627. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 23.10.2026].
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