Helsinki is a city of 700,000 residents!
Helsinki is a city of 700,000 residents!The population of Helsinki has exceeded the 700,000-inhabitant mark. Thank you for being one of us.
Helsinki is an attractive city
Throughout the 2000s, Helsinki’s population has been growing by an average of around 5,500 people a year. In August 2026, Helsinki's population surpassed 700,000 inhabitants, according to calculations by the Urban Research and Statistics unit of the City Executive Office. Growing most rapidly are the proportion of people of working age, who are moving to Helsinki to study or work, both from other parts of Finland and from abroad. Growth is not an end in itself, however. Growth brings more opportunities for study and work, more vibrant neighbourhoods, better services and a diverse Helsinki that reflects everyone’s individuality.
There are thousands of ways to be a Helsinki resident
What does Helsinki sound like?
We’ve put together a playlist that brings together Helsinki-themed tracks, music by Helsinki-based artists and song requests from the city’s residents.
Press play and enjoy the sounds of Helsinki!
Neighbourhoods with the highest incidence of births in 2025
Statistics for 2025.
197
Jätkäsaari
183
Kontula
161
Yliskylä
Helsinki residents by place of birth
Statistics for 2025.
42.6%
Born elsewhere in Finland
38.5%
Born in Helsinki
18.9%
Born abroad
Forecasts say there could be a million of us by 2067
Throughout history, people have moved to Helsinki in search of a better life. The first wave of migration from rural areas to the capital began in the 19th century, and within three decades Helsinki’s population had grown by 20,000. In recent years, too, our city has grown at a record pace, primarily as a result of migration. Population projections indicate that Helsinki will be a city of one million residents by 2067.
Find out what has drawn people to Helsinki and how the population has developed since the city was founded.
Read the article A City of New Arrivals(Link leads to external service)