Total sample population, rural in Finland

Finland: Total sample population, rural was 1.61 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
1.61 million
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
67th
of 96 countries
All-time high
3.19 million
in 2010
All-time low
2,967
in 1995
Years of data
16
1995–2016

Total sample population, rural in Finland, 1995–2016

01.0M2.0M3.0M1995200520161995: 3.0k1997: 3.1k1998: 3.1k2004: 2.9M2005: 2.9M2006: 3.0M2007: 2.9M2008: 3.0M2009: 3.0M2010: 3.2M2011: 3.2M2012: 3.2M2013: 2.0M2014: 1.6M2015: 1.6M2016: 1.6M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total sample population, rural in Finland is 1.61 million, measured in 2016.

That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and down 45.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total sample population, rural in Finland peaked at 3.19 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2,967, in 1995.

Finland ranks 67th of 96 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Total sample population, rural in Finland, year by year

Annual values for Total sample population, rural in Finland, 1995 to 2016.
Year Value Change
1995 2,967 —
1997 3,148 +6.1%
1998 3,117 -1.0%
2004 2.89 million +92756.6%
2005 2.89 million -0.2%
2006 2.96 million +2.6%
2007 2.94 million -0.8%
2008 2.97 million +1.1%
2009 2.98 million +0.2%
2010 3.19 million +7.1%
2011 3.18 million -0.5%
2012 3.18 million -0.0%
2013 1.95 million -38.5%
2014 1.62 million -17.3%
2015 1.62 million +0.4%
2016 1.61 million -0.7%

Finland compared with similar countries

  • Finland's 1.61 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.18 million, 74% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
  • Finland's 1.61 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.27 million, 71% of the median. (42 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Total sample population, rural in Finland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2004 +92756.6% 3,117 2.89 million
2013 -38.5% 3.18 million 1.95 million

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3,077 2,967 3,148 3
2000s 2.94 million 2.89 million 2.98 million 6
2010s 2.34 million 1.61 million 3.19 million 7

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 64 Slovakia 2.18 million compare
  2. 65 Denmark 1.88 million compare
  3. 66 Croatia 1.78 million compare
  4. 68 Lithuania 1.58 million compare
  5. 69 Moldova 1.57 million compare
  6. 70 Ireland 1.50 million compare

See the full ranking of 96 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total sample population, rural in Finland?
Total sample population, rural in Finland was 1.61 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total sample population, rural recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 3.19 million in 2010.
What is the lowest total sample population, rural recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 2,967 in 1995.
How does Finland rank for total sample population, rural?
Finland ranks 67th out of 96 countries with data for 2016.
Is total sample population, rural rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is down 45.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total sample population, rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total sample population, rural
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
96 places, 1,349 data points, 1970–2021
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