Finland (FIN)

Finland is a country in Europe with a population of 5,424,050. Finland, located in northern Europe, is known for its thousands of lakes, vast forests, and the magical northern lights. Finnish people are proud of their language, sauna traditions, and deep connection to nature, which is reflected in their national character and seasonal festivals. Lutheran Christianity has historically shaped Finnish society, with many traditional holidays rooted in the church calendar. Today, Finland is also home to Orthodox Christians and a growing number of people from other faith backgrounds, making it a place where old and new spiritual traditions coexist.

People Groups of Finland:

Finland Fast Facts:

Total People Groups:7
Total Population:5,424,050
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:0
Population:0
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:3
Population:146,500
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:4
Population:5,277,550

Finland Realities:

Weighted GSEC: 4  
Dying Daily: 160  
Dying Daily without Christ: 155  
Birth Rate: 8.5  
Death Rate: 10.1

People Groups of Finland

Strategic Progress Index
All

7 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
FinnsFinnsFinland4,980,000No Longer UnreachedFinnishUnaffiliated
SwedesSwedesFinland295,000No Longer UnreachedSwedishUnaffiliated
RussiansRussiansFinland80,500Engaged yet UnreachedRussianEastern Orthodox Christianity
Deaf FinnsDeaf FinnsFinland55,000Engaged yet UnreachedFinnish Sign LanguageProtestantism
KareliansKareliansFinland11,000Engaged yet UnreachedKarelianUnaffiliated
Northern SaamiNorthern SaamiFinland1,800No Longer UnreachedSaami, NorthProtestantism
Aanaar SaamiAanaar SaamiFinland750No Longer UnreachedFinnishProtestantism

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