Population of Finland in 2015-2018, by age

This statistic shows the total population of Finland from 2015 to 2018, by age. By the end of 2018, number of individuals aged 65 or older amounted to nearly 1.2 million, being the only age group increasing during the period under survey. The growing number of individuals aged 65 or older reflects the change in the population structure of the country.
The total population of Finland is approximately 5.5 million. The official languages in Finland are Finnish, Swedish and Sami. Finnish-speakers account for the largest population group of roughly five million people in Finland. Inhabitants in Finland are primarily of Finnish or European origin. Outside of Europe, the largest area of origin in Finland is Asia.