Population 2019

Preliminary population statistics

2019, June

Finland’s preliminary population figure 5,521,158 at the end of June According to Statistics 's preliminary data, Finland's population at the end of June was 5,521,158. During January-June Finland's population increased by 3,239 persons, which is 8 less than in the preliminary data the year before. The reason for the population increase was migration gain from abroad: the number of immigrants was 8,504 higher than that of emigrants. The number of births was 4,869 lower than that of deaths.

Population increase by month 2016–2019*

According to the preliminary statistics for January-June 2019, a total of 22,186 children were born, which is 1686 fewer than in the corresponding period 2018. The number of deaths was 27,055 which is 950 lower than one year earlier.

Altogether 14,712 persons immigrated to Finland from abroad and 6,208 persons emigrated from Finland during January-June period. The number of immigrants was 904 higher and the number of emigrants 2,461 lower than in the previous year. In all, 3,911 of the immigrants and 3,969 of the emigrants were Finnish citizens.

Helsinki 25.07.2019 Quoting is encouraged provided Statistics Finland is acknowledged as the source. According to the preliminary data, the number of inter-municipal migrations totalled 124,603 by the end of June. Compared with the previous year, the decrease was 3,192 migrations according to the municipal division of 2019.

Same-sex marriages took legal effect in March 2017. A total of 105 women and 59 men entered into marriage in which the spouse was of the same sex during January-June period in 2019. In all, 2 women and 2 men changed their registered partnership into marriage.

According to preliminary data by region, the population grew only in , , , Åland, and North in the beginning of 2019.

The population grew most in absolute numbers in Uusimaa, where it grew by 10,390 persons. The next largest increase in population was seen in Pirkanmaa, 645 persons. Relative to the population, population increase was highest in Uusimaa, 6.2 per mil, in Åland, 5.1 per mil and in Pirkanmaa, 1.3 per mil. Population loss was highest in absolute numbers in the region of that lost 1,069 persons of its population. The population of North Savo decreased by 866 persons, which was the second biggest population loss. Relative to the population, the biggest population loss was found in South , 6.4 per mil.

Most migration gain from intramunicipal and international migration was collected by Uusimaa, 9,122 persons and Pirkanmaa, 934 persons. Most migration gain in relative terms based on total net migration was attained by Uusimaa, 5.5 per mil and Åland, 4.4 per mil.

In absolute numbers, migration loss from total net migration was biggest in the region of Lapland, 674 persons. In the region of Ostrobothnia the loss was 462 persons. In relative terms, the biggest migration loss from total net migration was found in the region of Lapland, 3.8 per mil of the population.

During January to June 2019, migration between regions numbered 55,747. The positive gain from migration between regions was seen in Uusimaa, Pirkanmaa, Kanta-Häme, Southwest Finland, Åland and Päijät-Häme. In absolute numbers, the highest gain from migration between regions was received by Uusimaa, 5,037 persons. The relative migration gain was highest also in Uusimaa, 3.0 per mil of the population.

Migration loss from migration between regions was biggest in absolute numbers in the region of Lapland, 899 persons. Migration loss from migration between regions was biggest also in relative terms in the region of Lapland, 5.0 per mil of the population.

2 Contents

Tables Appendix tables Appendix table 1. Preliminary data on vital statistics by month of occurence 2019...... 4 Appendix table 2. Preliminary vital statistics by region 2019 and change compared to 2018 final data, quarter 1–2.5

Figures Appendix figures Appendix figure 1. Live births by quarter 1997–2018 and preliminary data 2019...... 6 Appendix figure 2. Deaths by quarter 1997–2018 and preliminary data 2019...... 6 Appendix figure 3. Intermunicipal migration by quarter 1997–2018 and preliminary data 2019...... 6 Appendix figure 4. Immigration by quarter 1997–2018 and preliminary data 2019...... 7 Appendix figure 5. Emigration by quarter 1997–2018 and preliminary data 2019...... 7

3 Appendix tables

Appendix table 1. Preliminary data on vital statistics by month of occurence 2019

Month / Live Deaths Natural increase Inter- Immigration Emigration Net Total change2) Population Quarter births municipal migration migration1) Total 22 186 27 055 -4 869 124 603 14 712 6 208 8 504 3 239 5 521 158 January 3 865 5 120 -1 255 21 004 2 789 1 369 1 420 -314 5 517 605 February 3 286 4 387 -1 101 17 107 2 258 929 1 329 234 5 517 839 March 3 771 4 844 -1 073 17 916 2 413 1 051 1 362 318 5 518 157 1. quarter 10 922 14 351 -3 429 56 027 7 460 3 349 4 111 238 5 518 157 April 3 744 4 385 -641 19 815 2 198 926 1 272 654 5 518 811 May 3 723 4 332 -609 22 860 2 562 1 041 1 521 916 5 519 727 June 3 797 3 987 -190 25 901 2 492 892 1 600 1 431 5 521 158 2. quarter 11 264 12 704 -1 440 68 576 7 252 2 859 4 393 3 001 5 521 158 1) These statistics apply the regional division of 1 January 2019 2) Includes population correction

4 Appendix table 2. Preliminary vital statistics by region 2019 and change compared to 2018 final data, quarter 1–2

Area/region 1) Natural Net migration Net Population increase between immigration increase regions1) 2019* Change 2019* Change 2019* Change 2019* Change WHOLE COUNTRY -4 869 -736 - - 8 504 3 365 3 635 2 629 MAINLAND FINLAND -4 888 -756 -26 35 8 398 3 383 3 484 2 662 Uusimaa 1 268 -577 5 037 365 4 085 1 993 10 390 1 781 Southwest Finland -558 94 94 23 674 179 210 296 -576 34 -327 5 312 -7 -591 32 Kanta-Häme -347 37 158 388 91 24 -98 449 Pirkanmaa -289 -55 391 -517 543 277 645 -295 Päijät-Häme -467 5 4 -167 230 41 -233 -121 -651 -12 -212 81 157 46 -706 115 -470 -101 -545 -62 193 33 -822 -130 -644 18 -350 271 146 69 -848 358 North Savo -543 -19 -540 -124 217 74 -866 -69 -445 -13 -468 -86 178 89 -735 -10 -363 12 -718 -149 273 93 -808 -44 -262 50 -51 -5 184 88 -129 133 Ostrobothnia -66 -32 -791 -75 329 94 -528 -13 -30 -60 -101 90 61 44 -70 74 221 -127 -574 233 419 98 66 204 -271 -6 -134 43 81 32 -324 69 Lapland -395 -4 -899 -279 225 116 -1 069 -167 ÅLAND 19 20 26 -35 106 -18 151 -33 1) These statistics apply the regional division of 1 January 2019

5 Appendix figures

Appendix figure 1. Live births by quarter 1997–2018 and preliminary data 2019

Appendix figure 2. Deaths by quarter 1997–2018 and preliminary data 2019

Appendix figure 3. Intermunicipal migration by quarter 1997–2018 and preliminary data 2019

6 Appendix figure 4. Immigration by quarter 1997–2018 and preliminary data 2019

Appendix figure 5. Emigration by quarter 1997–2018 and preliminary data 2019

7 Population 2019

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