Number of births in Finland 2013-2023
The number of live births in Finland declined steadily between 2013 and 2023. After peaking at over 58 thousand in 2013, the number of births decreased by roughly 14,800 by 2023. In 2023, around 43,383 babies were born in Finland. Only in 2020 and 2021, the number of live births increased compared to the previous year.
Fertility rate dropped to an all-time low in Finland
The slowing increase of the Finnish population can be seen in the country’s decreasing fertility rate, which dropped to an all-time low in 2023. The estimated number of children born to a woman amounted to 1.26 in 2023, whereas in 2013 this was 1.75.
Finland is facing an aging population
The largest age group within the Finnish population were 20 to 39 year-olds, and 40 to 59 year-olds as of 2023. However, from 2018 to 2023, the number of young people decreased, while those aged 60 and older increased, reaching over 1.6 million by 2022. This indicates a shift towards an older population structure.
Finland's total population is projected to grow until 2035, then decline steadily. The population is aging, with an increase in those aged 60 and older. By 2065, people aged 75 and older are expected to exceed one million. Meanwhile, the number of people under 45 is predicted to continually decrease until 2070.
