Helsinki Population 2026 capital

Helsinki has a population of 658,864, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇫🇮 Finland, located in Uusimaa. Roughly 12% of Finland's population lives here. Helsinki is the capital of Finland.

Location of Helsinki. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

658,864

Rank in Finland

Coordinates

60.17°N, 24.94°E

~26 m elevation · Europe/Helsinki

Other big cities in Uusimaa

City	Population	Rank in Finland
Espoo	323,910	#2
Vantaa	252,724	#4
Porvoo	51,853	#18
Järvenpää	46,942	#23
Lohja	45,686	#24
Nurmijärvi	45,356	#25
Hyvinge	43,515	#26
Tuusula	42,624	#27

Cities near Helsinki

Vantaa252,724 people · ~15 km away
Espoo323,910 people · ~16 km away
Tuusula42,624 people · ~27 km away
Kerava38,535 people · ~28 km away
Kirkkonummi41,821 people · ~28 km away
Nurmijärvi45,356 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Helsinki?

Helsinki has a population of 658,864 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Finland.

What region is Helsinki in?

Helsinki is located in Uusimaa, Finland.

Is Helsinki the capital of Finland?

Yes, Helsinki is the capital of Finland.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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