Finland Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Finland's net migration was 18,246 in 2025, ranked 186th globally. This represents a 32.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Finland's net migration stood at 18,246 in 2025, a decline of +8,648 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20,646 by 2026. Finland ranked 186th globally.
Finland’s net migration has swung dramatically over the 66‑year series, moving from a low of –9,489 in 1960 to a historic trough of –42,207 in 1969, when the country recorded its most negative balance of people moving abroad. The post‑Cold‑War era saw a gradual reversal, culminating in an all‑time peak of 60,353 in 2022, the highest inflow of migrants since records began. By 2025 the net balance moderated to 18,246, ranking the nation 186th globally and placing it just above Bahrain’s 18,128 and slightly below Denmark’s 22,103, underscoring Finland’s position among small‑open economies that attract skilled labor while still contending with demographic pressures. The recent decline from the 2022 peak reflects tightening immigration policies and a slowdown in labor‑market demand, but continued demand for high‑skill workers and an ageing population could sustain a positive, albeit lower, net migration flow in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 12,259 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 16,453 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 20,646 | - | - |
| 2025 | 18,246 | −8,648 | #186 |
| 2024 | 26,894 | −11,262 | #185 |
| 2023 | 38,156 | −22,197 | #181 |
| 2022 | 60,353 | +37,869 | #180 |
| 2021 | 22,484 | +4,980 | #180 |
| 2020 | 17,504 | +1,833 | #174 |
| 2019 | 15,671 | +3,849 | #171 |
| 2018 | 11,822 | −1,534 | #157 |
| 2017 | 13,356 | −3,965 | #162 |
| 2016 | 17,321 | +4,666 | #167 |
| 2015 | 12,655 | −3,260 | #170 |
| 2014 | 15,915 | −2,249 | #170 |
| 2013 | 18,164 | +270 | #169 |
| 2012 | 17,894 | +1,096 | #174 |
| 2011 | 16,798 | +2,718 | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Finland's net migration was 18,246 in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 32.2% decrease from the previous year.
Finland's net migration peaked at 60,353 in 2022.
The lowest net migration in Finland was -42,207 in 1969.
Finland ranks 186th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's net migration is projected to reach 20,646 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Finland in 2025 was 18,246. This ranks 186th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_net-migration,
title = {Finland Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}