Finland is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 5.6 million people (UN estimate), the 116th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1955Population: 116th
Finlandフィンランド
Region
Northern Europe, Europe
Population
about 5.6 million (116th)
Area
336,884 km² (63rd)
UN member since
December 14, 1955
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Finland in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 5.6 million, the 116th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/22 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 336,884 km², the 63rd largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area. The area does not include the Åland Islands.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 17.
Joining the United Nations
Finland joined the United Nations on December 14, 1955.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
15 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Finland’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Finland on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Finland, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 10 UN member states in Northern Europe. The one with the most people is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.