Finland Population Live (2026)
The live population of Finland, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Finland has an estimated population of about 5.5 million people in 2026 — 0.07% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 67th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Finland's latest birth rate (8.3 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (10.2 per 1,000).
Is the population of Finland growing?
Not from births alone. Around 126 babies are born in Finland every day, but about 155 people die — so deaths outnumber births by roughly 29 a day (about 10,527 a year). Finland is one of 17 countries among the 72 we track where this has already happened. It is usually the result of two things at once: a birth rate that has been low for decades, and a large older generation.
A birth rate of 8.3 per 1,000 people is among the lowest in the world — fewer than 10 births per 1,000 people each year — which is the main reason Finland's population is getting older. It ranks 64th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Finland's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Finland
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.1 | 0.1 | -0.0 |
| Per hour | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Per day | 126 | 155 | -29 |
| Per week | 882 | 1,084 | -202 |
| Per year | 45,988 | 56,516 | -10,527 |
How crowded is Finland?
With about 5.5 million people living on 338,145 km², Finland has roughly 16.4 people per square kilometre. That is one of the lowest densities we track (66th of 72). Large parts of the country are thinly populated, and most people live in a small number of cities and regions.
Life expectancy in Finland
A baby born in Finland today can expect to live about 81.9 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 17th of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
Finland is a high-income country, with GDP of about $50,760 per person (14th of 72). Richer countries usually have low birth rates — people marry later, have fewer children, and live longer — and Finland fits that pattern.
Finland at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 5,540,745 | 67 |
| Births per day | 126 | 71 |
| Deaths per day | 155 | 63 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 8.3 | 64 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 10.2 | 13 |
| Natural growth rate | -0.19% / year | 61 |
| Life expectancy | 81.9 years | 17 |
| Population density | 16.4 / km² | 66 |
| GDP per person | $50,760 | 14 |
| Area | 338,145 km² | — |
| Capital | Helsinki | — |
| Languages | Finnish, Swedish | — |
| Currency | Euro (€) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Finland's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Finland's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Finland in 2026?
The population of Finland in 2026 is estimated at about 5.5 million people, which is around 0.07% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Finland every day?
About 126 babies are born in Finland every day — roughly 5 per hour, or 45,988 per year — based on a birth rate of 8.3 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Finland every day?
About 155 people die in Finland every day — roughly 6 per hour, or 56,516 per year — based on a death rate of 10.2 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Finland growing or shrinking?
Shrinking from natural change: deaths exceed births by about 29 people a day. Migration can offset part of this.
What is the life expectancy in Finland?
Life expectancy at birth in Finland is about 81.9 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Finland population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Finland's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.