Väestötunnus
Väestötunnus, meaning population identifier in Finnish, is a unique personal identification number used in Finland. It is assigned to every person registered in the Finnish Population Register Centre. The väestötunnus is crucial for various administrative and legal purposes within Finland, ensuring accurate record-keeping and the identification of individuals.
The primary purpose of the väestötunnus is to uniquely identify individuals for official purposes. This includes
While the väestötunnus is a vital identifier within Finland, its use is generally restricted to Finnish authorities