Finland was first inhabited approximately 10 000 years ago. The first Finns arrived from the south and practiced a hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
The first Finns capable of agriculture arrived in Finland approximately 4000–5000 years ago. The Finnish population began to grow as food production became more efficient.
The Swedish-speaking Finnish population developed during the 13th century.
The modern Finnish population consists of a Finnish-speaking majority and various minority groups, including Swedish-speaking Finns and the Sami people.
Direct factors influence the size of a population directly. They include the birth and mortality rates, as well as emigration and immigration.
Indirect factors influence the size of a population indirectly. They include bad harvests, diseases, wars, and poverty.
The Finnish population growth has slowed down during the last few decades. If immigration is not increased, the Finnish population will most likely begin to decrease during the next few decades.
Finland was first inhabited approximately 10 000 years ago. The first Finns arrived from the south and practiced a hunter-gatherer lifestyle.