tilastokeskus

Tilastokeskus, known in English as Statistics Finland, is Finland's national statistical institute. It is responsible for producing official statistics about Finnish society and for coordinating statistical work across the public sector. The agency collects, processes, and disseminates data on population, economy, and the environment, providing information for policymakers, researchers, and the public.

Its work relies on surveys, censuses, and data from administrative registers, including population and economic registers. Statistics cover demographic indicators (births, deaths, migration), labour market measures (employment, unemployment, hours worked), and macroeconomic statistics (GDP, prices, investment). The authority also publishes data on education, housing, welfare, and the environment, with emphasis on quality, comparability, and transparency.

Tilastokeskus operates under the Statistics Act and related legislation, ensuring data confidentiality and the responsible use of information. As a government agency, it coordinates statistics with other public bodies and participates in national and international statistical systems.

Internationally, Tilastokeskus collaborates with Eurostat and other organizations to ensure cross-border comparability of statistics. Data and analyses are published through an online portal, publications, and open data resources, inviting users to explore and reuse the information. The Finnish and Swedish languages are official for the agency’s work, with many materials also available in English.