Finland: immigration

How many immigrants come to Finland each year?

51,121 people moved to Finland in 2025, about 12,800 fewer than in 2024, according to Statistics Finland. Emigration rose slightly to 19,888, so net immigration was 31,233.

The figures count people who moved to Finland with the intention of living there for at least a year and were entered in the population register; they include returning Finnish citizens. Statistics Finland notes that Finland's population grew by 16,910 in 2025 to 5,652,881, so net immigration more than offset the excess of deaths over births. Migration in 2023 and 2024 was boosted by Ukrainians.

Official sources: Statistics Finland: Immigration decreased in Finland in 2025 · Statistics Finland: Population growth slowed down in 2025

How many people get Finnish citizenship?

Finnish citizenship was granted to 14,168 foreign citizens living permanently in Finland in 2025, according to Statistics Finland. That was 2,656 more than in 2024, a rise of 23%, and the highest number since Finland became independent.

Citizens of Iraq made up the largest group, 14% of the total. Statistics Finland counted nearly 198,000 dual citizens at the end of 2025. Applications are decided by the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri); the statistics count citizenships granted in the year, so they reflect decision times as well as the number of applications.

Official sources: Statistics Finland: Finnish citizenship record in 2025

How many asylum seekers does Finland receive?

1,970 first-time asylum applications were made in Finland in 2025, down from 2,275 in 2024 and 4,465 in 2023, according to Eurostat. Monthly figures for 2026 have been between 110 and 185; there were 150 first-time applicants in August 2026.

Eurostat rounds the figures to the nearest five and counts first-time applicants only, leaving out repeat applications. The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) publishes its own monthly statistics on applications and decisions, which can differ slightly. People from Ukraine are mostly covered by temporary protection rather than asylum, and are counted separately.

Official sources: Eurostat: Asylum applicants, annual (migr_asyappctza) · Eurostat: Asylum applicants, monthly (migr_asyappctzm)

How many Ukrainians are in Finland under temporary protection?

66,765 people held temporary protection in Finland at the end of September 2026, according to Eurostat, compared with 72,750 at the end of July. Almost all are people who fled the war in Ukraine.

Temporary protection is an EU scheme that gives people from Ukraine a residence permit without an asylum process. The number falls when people move on, return, or switch to another kind of residence permit, and Statistics Finland notes that Ukrainian arrivals drove strong population growth in 2023 and 2024. The Finnish Immigration Service decides on the permits.

Official sources: Eurostat: Beneficiaries of temporary protection (migr_asytpsm)

How many foreign-born people live in Finland?

In 2024, the share of people born abroad in Finland was 9.2%, according to the UN Population Division. That compares with 5.7% in 2015. It is 33rd highest of 52 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 11.7%. Worldwide: 66th of 193.

Are more people leaving Finland than arriving?

According to the UN Population Division, net migration in Finland was 18,246 in 2025. Since 2005 it has ranged from 9,251 (2005) to 60,353 (2022). Europe & Central Asia median: 158; Finland is 13th highest of 52. Of 193 countries with 2025 data, 32nd highest.

How many refugees does Finland host?

According to UNHCR, the number of refugees in the country in Finland was 102,544 in 2025. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 62,365, and Finland placed 22nd highest of 50. Worldwide: 52nd of 169.

How many refugees come from Finland?

5: that is the number of refugees from the country living abroad in Finland for 2025, according to UNHCR. Since 2005 it has ranged from 0 (2019) to 10 (2006). It is 47th highest of 49 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 533. World rank, highest first: 181st of 189.

How much are remittances to Finland?

0.3% of GDP: that is personal remittances received in Finland for 2025, according to the World Bank. The peak was 0.7% of GDP in 2012 and the low 0.2% of GDP in 2020. Europe & Central Asia median: 1.4% of GDP; Finland is 40th highest of 47. Worldwide: 103rd of 127.