Persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family in Finland

Finland: Persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family was 157 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
157 Person
Change on year
down 51.1%
World rank
16th
of 32 countries
All-time high
321 Person
in 2024
All-time low
4 Person
in 2013
Years of data
9
2013–2025

Persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family in Finland, 2013–2025

01002003002013201920252013: 4 Person2017: 17 Person2019: 25 Person2020: 48 Person2021: 110 Person2022: 98 Person2023: 188 Person2024: 321 Person2025: 157 Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

In 2025, persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family in Finland stood at 157 Person.

That represents a change of down 51.1% on the previous year and up 3,825.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family in Finland peaked at 321 Person in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4 Person, in 2013.

That places Finland 16th out of 32 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family in Finland, year by year

Annual values for Persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family reunification with EU Blue Card holders, by duration, age, sex and citizenship in Finland, 2013 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2013 4 Person —
2017 17 Person +325.0%
2019 25 Person +47.1%
2020 48 Person +92.0%
2021 110 Person +129.2%
2022 98 Person -10.9%
2023 188 Person +91.8%
2024 321 Person +70.7%
2025 157 Person -51.1%

Finland compared with similar countries

  • Finland's 157 Person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 183 Person, 86% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
  • Finland's 157 Person is below the median for high income countries, which is 170 Person, 92% of the median. (24 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 15.33 Person 4 Person 25 Person 3
2020s 153.67 Person 48 Person 321 Person 6

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 13 Bulgaria 229 Person compare
  2. 14 Croatia 183 Person compare
  3. 14 Croatia 183 Person compare
  4. 17 Latvia 115 Person compare
  5. 17 Latvia 115 Person compare
  6. 19 Spain 113 Person compare

See the full ranking of 32 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family in Finland?
Persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family in Finland was 157 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 321 Person in 2024.
What is the lowest persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 4 Person in 2013.
How does Finland rank for persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family?
Finland ranks 16th out of 32 countries with data for 2025.
Is persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,825.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family reunification with EU Blue Card holders, by duration, age, sex and citizenship. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons subject to decisions on residence permits for family reunification with EU Blue Card holders, by duration, age, sex and citizenship
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
32 places, 331 data points, 2012–2025
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