Top 3 Destinations for Finland Expats (2023 Data via 2025 OECD Report)
The report estimates that 9,200 Finnish citizens left for other OECD countries in 2023, down 3% from the year before.
| Country of Origin | Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | Sweden | ~1,656 (18% of overall Finnish outflow) |
| Finland | Spain | ~1,380 (15% of overall Finnish outflow) |
| Finland | Netherlands | ~1,012 (11% of overall Finnish outflow) |
Sweden at #1 makes sense given Finland's Swedish-speaking minority and the geographic proximity. Spain at #2 follows the Nordic pattern. The Netherlands at #3 is the less obvious pick.
Where are those destination countries sending their people?
Emigration of Swedish citizens (to OECD countries) was 22,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Spain, 15% to Germany, and 10% to Norway.
Emigration of Spanish citizens (to OECD countries) was 80,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Germany, 13% to the Netherlands, and 12% to France.
Emigration of Dutch citizens (to OECD countries) was 42,000 in 2023. ~21% went to Spain, 18% to Belgium, and 13% to Germany.
| Country of Origin | Top Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Spain | ~3,960 |
| Spain | Germany | ~14,400 |
| Netherlands | Spain | ~8,820 |