Information on Helsinki
Information on HelsinkiUnderstand Helsinki better by exploring the past, present and future. Explore different themes and statistics that shine a light on everyday life in the city.
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Explore life in Helsinki through statistics and research.
Immerse yourself in the history and archives of our capital, or request information about a topic that interests you.
The Helsinki Map Service, Service Map, Outdoor Exercise Map and many other informative maps of the city.
Information about the accessibility of our online services, the storage of customer data and the data protection compliance of our services.
We invest in ecological, social and economic wellbeing and strengthen equality, non-discrimination and the opportunities for resident participation.
Get acquainted with Helsinki’s brand, service design, digital solutions and their development guidelines.
Our tips to help newcomers settle in the city and support those moving to Finland, as well as information about Helsinki’s international activities.
Through cooperation with various partners, we aim to increase the appeal of the region and meet our shared challenges.
Helsinki’s population is growing and the numbers back it up
Life, vitality and growth. That is Helsinki, also in numbers. Helsinki’s population has been growing for more than 20 years running. New residents, businesses and talent are finding their way to the city, and the city’s vitality shows in both jobs and services. Here, we invest in education, housing, culture and an easy everyday life, the things that make a city vibrant and appealing.
Popular services
What’s new
Statistics and research
Maps for many uses
See how the city is evolving
Statistics and research data describe the everyday life of our residents and our business environment.
Helsinki on the map
The Helsinki Map Service publishes a guide map of the city you can use to search for a location by its address. The Map Service contains several map layers such as cadastral maps, parks, nature reserves, area plans, aerial photographs and 3D map layers.
Explore maps and locations in the Map Service(Link leads to external service)
Dive into Helsinki’s history!
Immerse yourself in the capital’s interesting past, in the light of events, phenomena and the development of different regions.
