Helsinki/Helsingfors population for Eurostat's city geography in Finland was 658,457 on 1 January 2022.
Its average annual rent for housing is €230.00 per m² (2022) — 1st highest of the 168 cities reporting this Eurostat field.
Its 1991–2020 climate normal is a mean annual temperature of 6.0 °C with 740 mm of precipitation a year (Copernicus ERA5-Land).
In its wider region (NUTS FI1B1), GDP was €61,300 per inhabitant (2024, Eurostat) — a regional figure, not a city value.
This profile reports 41 of the 50 indicators currently tracked for European cities; the rest are not reported for Helsinki/Helsingfors. Source: official datasets listed in the source registry.
Population & demographics
Population on 1 January, total
#13 of 426 · 97th pct · #1 in Finland
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
#22 of 381 · 94th pct · #1 in Finland
3,086
persons per km2 · 2022
Share of population aged 65 and over
#322 of 386 · 16th pct · #6 in Finland
17.6%
of population · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Population on 1 January, total
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 658,457. Higher than 413 of 426 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 38,669 to 3,677,472; median 104,735.
38,669
3,677,472
median 104,735
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 658,457 Higher than 413 of 426 records in the same comparison group Median 104,735
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 3,086. Higher than 359 of 381 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 28 to 9,215; median 1,069.
28
9,215
median 1,069
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 3,086 Higher than 359 of 381 records in the same comparison group Median 1,069
Share of population aged 65 and over
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 17.6%. Higher than 61 of 386 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 9.1% to 32.5%; median 20.9%.
9.1%
32.5%
median 20.9%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 17.6% Higher than 61 of 386 records in the same comparison group Median 20.9%
Climate (ERA5-Land normals)
Helsinki/Helsingfors climate by month Helsinki/Helsingfors monthly 1991-2020 normals. Temperature -4.8°C to 18.0°C; warmest Jul, coldest Feb. Precipitation up to 81mm per month.
20 100 15 80 10 60 5 40 0 20 -5 0
°C
mm
J F M A M J J A S O N D
● mean temperature (°C, left) · ▮ precipitation (mm, right) Helsinki/Helsingfors monthly climate normals Month Temp Precip Jan -3.9°C 58mm Feb -4.8°C 48mm Mar -1.8°C 42mm Apr 3.7°C 41mm May 9.9°C 47mm Jun 14.5°C 74mm Jul 18.0°C 78mm Aug 16.9°C 81mm Sep 12.2°C 65mm Oct 6.3°C 71mm Nov 1.9°C 70mm Dec -1.4°C 66mm
ERA5-Land 1991–2020 normals.
Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#587 of 601 · 2nd pct · #1 in Finland
6.0
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#588 of 601 · 2nd pct · #3 in Finland
-3.9
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#516 of 601 · 14th pct · #2 in Finland
18.0
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land reanalysis total precipitation at the city centroid grid cell; not station weather.
#393 of 601 · 35th pct · #2 in Finland
740
mm per year · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land mean surface solar radiation; this is irradiance, NOT sunshine hours.
#576 of 601 · 4th pct · #1 in Finland
116
W per m2 · centroid · 1991-2020
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 6.0. Higher than 14 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3 to 24.5; median 10.6.
1.3
24.5
median 10.6
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 6.0 Higher than 14 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 10.6
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: -3.9. Higher than 13 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range -9.3 to 13.5; median 2.6.
-9.3
13.5
median 2.6
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors -3.9 Higher than 13 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 2.6
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 18.0. Higher than 82 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.5 to 38.1; median 19.3.
12.5
38.1
median 19.3
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 18.0 Higher than 82 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 19.3
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 740. Higher than 208 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 261 to 2,516; median 816.
261
2,516
median 816
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 740 Higher than 208 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 816
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 116. Higher than 25 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 96 to 230; median 136.
96
230
median 136
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 116 Higher than 25 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 136
Average annual rent for housing per m2
This is a reported Eurostat city field, not a full housing-cost basket.
#1 of 168 · 99th pct · #1 in Finland
€230.00
EUR per m2 per year · 2022
Average price for buying a house
#94 of 201 · 53rd pct · #2 in Finland
Average price for buying an apartment
#20 of 218 · 91st pct · #1 in Finland
Average price for buying a house per m2
#42 of 200 · 79th pct · #2 in Finland
€4,053.00d
EUR per m2 · 2022
Average price for buying an apartment per m2
#4 of 199 · 98th pct · #1 in Finland
€5,858.00d
EUR per m2 · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Average annual rent for housing per m2
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Average annual rent for housing per m2 in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: €230.00. Higher than 167 of 168 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €5.90 to €230.00; median €9.10.
€5.90
€230.00
median €9.10
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Average annual rent for housing per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors €230.00 Higher than 167 of 168 records in the same comparison group Median €9.10
Average price for buying a house
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Average price for buying a house in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: €397,644. Higher than 107 of 201 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €20,136 to €1,399,882; median €380,298.
€20,136
€1,399,882
median €380,298
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Average price for buying a house in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors €397,644 Higher than 107 of 201 records in the same comparison group Median €380,298
Average price for buying an apartment
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Average price for buying an apartment in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: €334,267. Higher than 198 of 218 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €14,900 to €652,648; median €176,563.
€14,900
€652,648
median €176,563
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Average price for buying an apartment in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors €334,267 Higher than 198 of 218 records in the same comparison group Median €176,563
Average price for buying a house per m2
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Average price for buying a house per m2 in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: €4,053.00. Higher than 158 of 200 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €334.72 to €10,678.11; median €2,900.69.
€334.72
€10,678.11
median €2,900.69
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Average price for buying a house per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors €4,053.00 Higher than 158 of 200 records in the same comparison group Median €2,900.69
Average price for buying an apartment per m2
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Average price for buying an apartment per m2 in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: €5,858.00. Higher than 195 of 199 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €337.85 to €9,427.65; median €2,543.00.
€337.85
€9,427.65
median €2,543.00
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Average price for buying an apartment per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors €5,858.00 Higher than 195 of 199 records in the same comparison group Median €2,543.00
Unemployment rate
Eurostat city or greater-city unemployment rate for the stated year; national definitions and observation flags still apply.
#108 of 288 · 62nd pct · #6 in Finland
10.1%
of population · 2022
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Workplace-based jobs reported for the Eurostat city or greater-city geography; not employed residents or job openings.
#17 of 411 · 96th pct · #1 in Finland
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Unemployment rate
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 10.1%. Higher than 180 of 288 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3% to 33.0%; median 7.8%.
1.3%
33.0%
median 7.8%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 10.1% Higher than 180 of 288 records in the same comparison group Median 7.8%
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 410,572. Higher than 394 of 411 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 8,769 to 2,091,000; median 54,000.
8,769
2,091,000
median 54,000
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 410,572 Higher than 394 of 411 records in the same comparison group Median 54,000
Education
Share of students in higher education in the total population
#100 of 301 · 67th pct · #6 in Finland
91
students per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share of students in higher education in the total population
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 91. Higher than 201 of 301 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 579; median 62.
0
579
median 62
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 91 Higher than 201 of 301 records in the same comparison group Median 62
Crude birth rate
Annual live births per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; not a fertility rate.
#102 of 366 · 72nd pct · #4 in Finland
9
births per 1000 residents · 2022
Crude death rate
Annual deaths per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; age structure strongly affects comparisons.
#330 of 400 · 18th pct · #5 in Finland
9
deaths per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Crude birth rate
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 9. Higher than 263 of 366 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4 to 24; median 8.
4
24
median 8
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 9 Higher than 263 of 366 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Crude death rate
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 9. Higher than 70 of 400 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 20; median 12.
5
20
median 12
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 9 Higher than 70 of 400 records in the same comparison group Median 12
Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Registered cars per resident, not congestion, traffic speed or household car access.
#247 of 247 · 0th pct · #9 in Finland
272
cars per 1000 population · 2022
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Small annual rates can be volatile; do not present as a full traffic-safety score.
#308 of 358 · 12th pct · #7 in Finland
0
deaths per 10000 population · 2022
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Reported Eurostat infrastructure length; not a cycling-mode-share or safety measure.
#125 of 328 · 62nd pct · #1 in Finland
Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone
This is a transport-cost input, not a full cost-of-living index.
#4 of 73 · 95th pct · #3 in Finland
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 272. Higher than 0 of 247 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 272 to 4,237; median 479.
272
4,237
median 479
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 272 Higher than 0 of 247 records in the same comparison group Median 479
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Helsinki/Helsingfors: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 0. Higher than 43 of 358 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 2; median 0.
0
2
median 0
Helsinki/Helsingfors: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 0 Higher than 43 of 358 records in the same comparison group Median 0
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 1,306. Higher than 203 of 328 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 1,073,473; median 138.
0
1,073,473
median 138
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 1,306 Higher than 203 of 328 records in the same comparison group Median 138
Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: €65. Higher than 69 of 73 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €10 to €100; median €29.
€10
€100
median €29
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Cost of a combined monthly ticket for 5-10 km in the central zone in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors €65 Higher than 69 of 73 records in the same comparison group Median €29
Country price context (PPP)
Country price level index for GDP
120
EU27_2020=100 · FI · 2024
Cinema attendance per year
Culture attendance count where reported; not a full cultural-offer index.
#18 of 246 · 93rd pct · #1 in Finland
1,275,778
visits per year · 2022
Number of museum visitors per year
Museum visitor count where reported; not a count of museums or all cultural visits.
#7 of 226 · 97th pct · #1 in Finland
2,442,476
visits per year · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Cinema attendance per year
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Cinema attendance per year in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 1,275,778. Higher than 228 of 246 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 8,226,299; median 239,309.
0
8,226,299
median 239,309
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Cinema attendance per year in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 1,275,778 Higher than 228 of 246 records in the same comparison group Median 239,309
Number of museum visitors per year
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 2,442,476. Higher than 219 of 226 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 23,305,990; median 60,998.
0
23,305,990
median 60,998
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 2,442,476 Higher than 219 of 226 records in the same comparison group Median 60,998
Resident perception survey
Helsinki/Helsingfors resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
4.7%
somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
11.3%
very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
27.1%
rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
60.5%
very satisfied with the noise level in the city
23%
rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
55.6%
very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
17.5%
rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
60.7%
strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
56.7%
somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
33.7%
Feel safe at night — strongly agree
41.5%
Feel safe at night — somewhat agree
37.6%
Transport affordable — strongly agree
20.9%
Transport affordable — somewhat agree
37.5%
Helsinki/Helsingfors resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 4.7% somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 11.3% very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 27.1% rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 60.5% very satisfied with the noise level in the city 23% rather satisfied with the noise level in the city 55.6% very satisfied with cleanliness in the city 17.5% rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city 60.7% strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 56.7% somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 33.7% Feel safe at night — strongly agree 41.5% Feel safe at night — somewhat agree 37.6% Transport affordable — strongly agree 20.9% Transport affordable — somewhat agree 37.5%
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 4.7%. Higher than 4 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.9% to 23.6%; median 9.7%.
2.9%
23.6%
median 9.7%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 4.7% Higher than 4 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 9.7%
Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 11.3%. Higher than 3 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6% to 47%; median 25.4%.
6%
47%
median 25.4%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 11.3% Higher than 3 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 25.4%
Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 27.1%. Higher than 35 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.6% to 49.2%; median 18.9%.
2.6%
49.2%
median 18.9%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 27.1% Higher than 35 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 18.9%
Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 60.5%. Higher than 48 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 14.2% to 61.7%; median 45.5%.
14.2%
61.7%
median 45.5%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 60.5% Higher than 48 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 23%. Higher than 38 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.7% to 33%; median 18.7%.
7.7%
33%
median 18.7%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 23% Higher than 38 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 18.7%
Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 55.6%. Higher than 44 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 21.1% to 61.3%; median 45.5%.
21.1%
61.3%
median 45.5%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 55.6% Higher than 44 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 17.5%. Higher than 32 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.2% to 52.6%; median 15.9%.
2.2%
52.6%
median 15.9%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 17.5% Higher than 32 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 15.9%
Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 60.7%. Higher than 47 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4% to 66.5%; median 45.2%.
4%
66.5%
median 45.2%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 60.7% Higher than 47 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.2%
Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 56.7%. Higher than 29 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 15.6% to 73.9%; median 53.4%.
15.6%
73.9%
median 53.4%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 56.7% Higher than 29 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 53.4%
Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 33.7%. Higher than 22 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 18.2% to 54.5%; median 34.6%.
18.2%
54.5%
median 34.6%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 33.7% Higher than 22 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 34.6%
Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 41.5%. Higher than 41 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.2% to 54.1%; median 24.6%.
7.2%
54.1%
median 24.6%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 41.5% Higher than 41 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 24.6%
Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 37.6%. Higher than 15 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 26.1% to 58.5%; median 39.7%.
26.1%
58.5%
median 39.7%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 37.6% Higher than 15 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 39.7%
Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 20.9%. Higher than 16 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.5% to 68.3%; median 28.9%.
7.5%
68.3%
median 28.9%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 20.9% Higher than 16 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 28.9%
Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Helsinki/Helsingfors: 37.5%. Higher than 21 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 21.1% to 52.6%; median 38.1%.
21.1%
52.6%
median 38.1%
Helsinki/Helsingfors: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Helsinki/Helsingfors 37.5% Higher than 21 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 38.1%
Regional context (NUTS) Values describe the city's NUTS region, not the city itself
Regional GDP per inhabitant
€61,300
EUR per inhabitant · FI1B1 · 2024
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes
Common questions What is the population of Helsinki/Helsingfors? Helsinki/Helsingfors had a population of 658,457 on 1 January 2022 (Eurostat city figure), the 13th largest of the 426 reporting city records in the same year.
What is the climate of Helsinki/Helsingfors? Its 1991–2020 ERA5-Land normal is a mean annual temperature of 6.0 °C (January -3.9 °C, July 18.0 °C) with 740 mm of precipitation a year. This is reanalysis, not station weather.
How much is rent in Helsinki/Helsingfors? Eurostat reports an average annual rent of €230.00 per m² (2022), 1st highest of the 168 reporting city records in the same year. This is a single reported field, not a full housing-cost basket.
Not reported for this city: Air quality (EEA annualized), Tourism. Eurostat Urban Audit coverage is voluntary, so some indicators are unavailable for some cities.
Eurostat flags: d = definition differs · b = break in time series
Every figure is an official indicator with its source linked. Ranks compare only records with the same reference year and geography grain. See the methodology .
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