Regions of Finland (NUTS 2) by population density

Helsinki-Uusimaa had the highest population density of 5 regions in 2022, at 189.5 inhabitants per km². Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi had the lowest, at 6.2 inhabitants per km². The median was 23.7 inhabitants per km² and the figure for Finland was 18.3 inhabitants per km². Source: Eurostat, European Commission.

Highest189.5Helsinki-Uusimaa
Median23.75 regions
Finland18.3History

All regions, 2022

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Helsinki-UusimaaHelsinki-Uusimaa: 189.5 inhabitants per km²189.5Etelä-SuomiEtelä-Suomi: 36.4 inhabitants per km²36.4Länsi-SuomiLänsi-Suomi: 23.7 inhabitants per km²23.7ÅlandÅland: 19.5 inhabitants per km²19.5Pohjois- ja Itä-SuomiPohjois- ja Itä-Suomi: 6.2 inhabitants per km²6.2
inhabitants per km². Source: Eurostat. Retrieved 2026-10-08.

Full ranking

RankRegions2022
inhabitants per km²
Change on 2021
1Helsinki-Uusimaa189.5+1.6%
2Etelä-Suomi36.4-0.3%
3Länsi-Suomi23.7+0.4%
4Åland19.5+1%
5Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi6.2-1.6%

Other periods

About this ranking

Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.

United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.

Every value in the ranking comes from the same publisher and the same period, so the regions are compared on one definition. Equal values share a rank.

How to cite

Eurostat. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_d3dens/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.

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Questions

Which region has the highest population density?

Helsinki-Uusimaa, with 189.5 inhabitants per km² in 2022, according to Eurostat, European Commission.

Which region has the lowest population density?

Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi, with 6.2 inhabitants per km² in 2022.

Where does this ranking come from?

Every value comes from one source and one period, so the places are comparable: Eurostat, European Commission, Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). Retrieved 2026-10-08.

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