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Published: 24 June 2020

Finland's preliminary population figure 5,528,008 at the end of May

According to Statistics Finland's preliminary data, Finland's population was 5,528,008 at the end of May. Our country's population increased by 2,716 persons during January-May. The reason for the increase was migration gain from abroad, since immigration exceeded emigration by 7,229. The number of births was 4,333 lower than that of deaths.

Population increase by month 2017–2020*

During January-May, 19,027 children were born, which is 609 higher than in the corresponding period in 2019. The number of deaths was 23,360, which is 232 higher than one year earlier.

According to the preliminary statistics for May, 11,273 persons immigrated to Finland from abroad in January-May and 4,044 persons emigrated from Finland. The number of immigrants was 875 lower and the number of emigrants 2,419 lower than in the corresponding period of the previous year. In all, 3,270 of the immigrants and 2,638 of the emigrants were Finnish citizens.

According to the preliminary data, the number of inter-municipal migrations totalled 103,360 during January-May. Compared with the corresponding period in 2019, the increase was 4,606 migrations according to the municipal division of 2020.

Source: Population Statistics, Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Joonas Toivola 029 551 3355, Laura Lipasti 029 551 3041, Joni Rantakari 029 551 3249, info@stat.fi

Director in charge: Jari Tarkoma

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Updated 24.06.2020