What is the Population of Finland?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Finland has a population of approximately 5,650,325 people, making it the 116th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.07% of the world's population. With a land area of 338,455 km², the population density is roughly 17 people per km².
| Population | 5,650,325 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 116th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.07% |
| Area | 338,455 km² |
| Population density | 17 / km² |
| Demonym | Finnish |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | 5,650,325 | 116th |
| Paraguay | 6,109,644 | 113th |
| El Salvador | 6,029,976 | 114th |
| Denmark | 6,011,488 | 115th |
| Norway | 5,606,944 | 117th |
| Lebanon | 5,490,000 | 118th |
| Palestine | 5,483,450 | 119th |
Finland compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | 5,606,944 | 386,224 |
| Sweden | 10,605,098 | 450,295 |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 17,098,246 |
Finland in context
- Finland covers 338,455 km², making it the 66th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Norway, Sweden, Russia.
- With 5,650,325 people, Finland holds about 5.2% of the population of Northern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Finland is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Finland — FAQ
What is the population of Finland?
The population of Finland is approximately 5,650,325 (5.7 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Finland in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Finland at approximately 5,650,325 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Finland is the 116th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Finland?
Approximately 5,650,325 people live in Finland, making it the 116th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Finland rank by population?
Finland is the 116th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.07%.
What is the population density of Finland?
Finland has a population density of roughly 17 people per km², based on a land area of 338,455 km².
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