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Finland: Population growth (annual %)

In , Finland's Population growth (annual %) was 0.64.

That's up 28.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Finland ranks #130 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #20 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Finland Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.64
Trough
0.11
1-year change
+28.7%
5-year change
+483.2%
+42.3% / yr
10-year change
+55.4%
+4.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
0.6426
0.4992
0.2719
0.2073
0.1436
0.1102
0.1326
0.2347
0.2874
0.3294

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Finland's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Finland's Population growth (annual %) was 0.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Finland's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Finland's Population growth (annual %) rose 28.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Finland rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Finland ranked #130 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does Finland's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Finland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #20 of 58.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.