Finland Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Finland's urban population was 74.58% in 2025, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Finland's urban population stood at 74.58% in 2025, a rise of +0.32% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 74.58% by 2025. Finland ranked 75th globally.
Finland's urban population has experienced a steady increase over the past six and a half decades, with the latest available data indicating that approximately 74.58 per cent of the country's population resides in urban areas, ranking 75th globally. This trend is consistent with the all-time peak value recorded in 2025, and contrasts with the 55.58 per cent recorded in 1960, the earliest available data. Among its regional peers, Finland's urbanization rate is comparable to that of Brunei Darussalam, which also boasts a high urban population at 74.90 per cent, while Bulgaria lags behind at 74.06 per cent. The European Union's average urban population stands at 75.14 per cent, slightly higher than Finland's. With its economy projected to continue its strong growth trajectory, Finland's urban population is likely to continue its upward trend, driven by the expansion of cities and the attraction of skilled workforce to urban centers. A significant slowdown in urbanization would likely be triggered by changes in government policies or shifts in the global economic landscape.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 75.18% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 74.88% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 74.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 74.58% | +0.32% | #75 |
| 2024 | 74.26% | +0.26% | #142 |
| 2023 | 74.01% | +0.31% | #142 |
| 2022 | 73.70% | +0.33% | #142 |
| 2021 | 73.37% | +0.29% | #142 |
| 2020 | 73.08% | +0.34% | #142 |
| 2019 | 72.74% | +0.40% | #141 |
| 2018 | 72.34% | +0.39% | #141 |
| 2017 | 71.96% | +0.34% | #141 |
| 2016 | 71.62% | +0.31% | #141 |
| 2015 | 71.31% | +0.32% | #141 |
| 2014 | 70.99% | +0.31% | #141 |
| 2013 | 70.67% | +0.31% | #140 |
| 2012 | 70.37% | +0.31% | #141 |
| 2011 | 70.06% | +0.27% | #141 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Finland's urban population was 74.58% in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Finland's urban population peaked at 74.58% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Finland was 55.58% in 1960.
Finland ranks 75th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's urban population is projected to reach 74.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Finland in 2025 was 74.58%. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_urban-population,
title = {Finland Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}