Which has higher population, Finland or Ireland?

Finland, at 4,869 against 4,626 in Ireland as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Ireland?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Finland vs Ireland: Population

Finland

4,869

in 2030

Ireland

4,626

in 2030

Finland rank

116th

Ireland rank

119th

Population over time

Finland
Ireland

How they compare

Finland currently reports 4,869 against 4,626 in Ireland, a difference of 243.

That makes Finland's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Finland has been ahead every year.

Finland ranks 116th and Ireland ranks 119th of 188 countries.

Finland has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Finland	Ireland	Difference	Ahead
1990s	4,124	2,729	1,395	Finland
2000s	4,332	3,285	1,047	Finland
2010s	4,569	3,714	854.3	Finland
2020s	4,784	4,296	488.9	Finland
2030s	4,869	4,626	243.29	Finland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Finland or Ireland?: Finland, at 4,869 against 4,626 in Ireland as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Finland and Ireland?: 243, with Finland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Ireland?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Finland and Ireland rank globally for population?: Finland ranks 116th and Ireland ranks 119th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.