Finland
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Population
- 5,646,436
- 2025
- Area
- 338,485 km²
- Official languages
- Finnish, Swedish
- Currency
- Euro
- EUR
- GDP per capita
- US$56,149
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Finland has allowed dual citizenship in both directions since its Citizenship Act took effect on 1 June 2003.
Finland (Europe) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Education Index — #1/191 (91.3/100). Lowest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #137/145 (41.1/100). The passport ranks #3/198 and reaches 202 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 82.4/100 (#12/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter Finland without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Finland.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity84.7
- Safety & Stability94.9
- Economy & Income69.3
- Education91.3
- Environment & Clean Water89.8
- Infrastructure99.8
- Digital Connectivity75.9
- Equality91.3
- Learning Quality98.5
- Educational Attainment86.1
- Expected Years of Schooling99.4
- Education Spending81.0
- Basic Access87.2
- Violent Crime98.3
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism85.0
- Law Enforcement & Order100.0
- Road Safety93.6
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes97.1
- Coverage & Access97.8
- Health Workforce & Facilities63.8
- Spending & Investment72.4
- Financial Protection83.8
- Personal Income Tax7.3
- Capital Gains & Dividends15.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax66.2
- Corporate & Social Security48.8
- Rule of Law & Property Rights100.0
- Political Stability85.0
- Institutions & Regulation99.7
- Financial Soundness58.4
- Monetary Stability80.1
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education91.3
- Healthcare84.7
- Safety94.9
- Quality of Life86.9
- Cost of living42.5
- Passport96.3
- Passport96.3
- Quality of Life86.9
- Safety94.9
- Healthcare84.7
- Purchasing power & price stability54.3
- Education91.3
- Wealth Protection88.1
- Tax41.1
- Cost of living42.5
- Healthcare84.7
- Safety94.9
- Quality of Life86.9
- Tax41.1
- Wealth Protection88.1
- Affordable Prices26.4
- Price Stability80.1
- Purchasing power47.9
At a glance
Entering Finland
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 1/11 indices: Education Index
- Above the regional median on 9/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur
Frequently asked questions about Finland
What is the capital of Finland?
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
What is the population of Finland?
According to the World Bank, Finland had a population of 5,646,436 in 2025.
What are the official languages of Finland?
The official languages of Finland are Finnish and Swedish.
What currency does Finland use?
Finland uses the Euro (EUR).
Does Finland allow dual citizenship?
Finland has allowed dual citizenship in both directions since its Citizenship Act took effect on 1 June 2003.
How strong is the Finland passport?
The Finland passport ranks #3 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 202 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Finland passport holders?
Holders of the Finland passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 14 destinations and need an e-Visa for 31. Full list: Finland passport page.
How many passports can enter Finland without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter Finland without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Finland offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Finland: Residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur. Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Finland?
In Finland, an application under Residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur takes about 1–3 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Finland through these programmes?
Through Residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur, citizenship of Finland is possible after about 8 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Finland?
In Finland, Residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Finland?
Residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Finland strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Finland is strongest on the Education Index (#1 of 191) and weakest on the Tax Freedom Index (#137 of 145).
How does Finland rank for quality of life?
Finland scores 86.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #7 of 211.
Is Finland expensive to live in?
Finland scores 42.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #169 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Finland?
Finland scores 94.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #12 of 203.
How does Finland rank for healthcare?
Finland scores 84.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #13 of 192.
How does Finland rank for education?
Finland scores 91.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #1 of 191.
How does Finland rank on taxes?
Finland scores 41.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #137 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
