Finland: number of police officers 2021

In 2021, there were approximately 7,400 police officers in Finland. The number of police officers was in decline in recent years due to cuts in the police budget. The number fell from 7,766 in 2010 to 7,148 in 2017, but started to increase again thereafter.

Number of police officers in Finland from 2011 to 2021

Characteristic	Number of police officers
2021*	7,415
2020*	7,375
2019*	7,279
2018	7,317
2017	7,148
2016	7,211
2015	7,332
2014	7,389
2013	7,433
2012	7,480
2011	7,566

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2022

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Finland

Survey time period

2011 to 2021

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* Refers to person-years. Figures have been rounded.

The source adds the following information: "PolStat serves core police operations, financial and personnel management, and parties outside the police organisation that require information. It generates statistics and reports on data such as the number of crimes and emergency calls, and on police working hours, finances and personnel."

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