Change in the population structure in Finland

Authors

• Elli Karjalainen

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23979/fypr.44872

Keywords:

aging, fertility decline, migration, Finland

Abstract

On an international scale, the number of aged people (65 years and older) in Finland is still relatively low but showing rapid increase. The primary reason is the strong decrease of fertility which leads to a decline in the share of the younger age groups. As the average life expectancy is on the increase, this will further contribute to the growing share of the aged population. Migration affects considerably the regional population structures: selective migration has distorted the age and sex structures especially in the rural areas. Population aging bring on new challenges in community planning and social policy.