Net migration in Finland

Finland: Net migration was 18,246 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
18,246
Change on year
down 32.2%
World rank
32nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
60,353
in 2022
All-time low
-42,207
in 1969
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in Finland, 1960–2025

-50.0k-25.0k025.0k50.0k196019922025

Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration in Finland is 18,246, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 32.2% on the previous year and up 44.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in Finland peaked at 60,353 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -42,207, in 1969.

Finland ranks 32nd of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -15,312 -42,207 -5,353 10
1970s -3,154 -36,579 12,613 10
1980s 3,336 -2,212 7,109 10
1990s 6,669 3,604 14,515 10
2000s 9,148 2,497 15,626 10
2010s 15,368 11,822 18,164 10
2020s 30,606 17,504 60,353 6

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 29 Thailand 27,509 compare
  2. 30 Ethiopia 24,054 compare
  3. 31 Denmark 22,103 compare
  4. 33 Bahrain 18,128 compare
  5. 34 Hong Kong 17,863 compare
  6. 35 New Zealand 17,403 compare

See the full ranking of 264 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in Finland?
Net migration in Finland was 18,246 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 60,353 in 2022.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was -42,207 in 1969.
How does Finland rank for net migration?
Finland ranks 32nd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is up 44.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Net migration
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.