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Net immigration nearly 58,000 persons in 2023

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release | Migration 2023

According to Statistics Finland, the number of immigrants to Finland in 2023 was record high at 73,236. The number of emigrations was 15,322 and the record net immigration was 57,914 persons. In particular, Ukrainians arriving in Finland under the Temporary Protection Directive increased net immigration.


Key selections

  • Finland's net immigration was 57,914 in 2023.
  • Most people moved to Finland from Ukraine, Russia, Sri Lanka and India.
  • The regions of Pirkanmaa and Uusimaa received most migration gain from elsewhere in Finland.
  • Ostrobothnia, North Ostrobothnia and South Ostrobothnia had the most migration loss.
  • Tampere had the largest migration gain from elsewhere in Finland, Vantaa the biggest migration loss.

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Referencing instructions

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Migration [online publication].
Reference period: 2023. ISSN=1797-6782. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 16.10.2024].
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