Fertility | Demographer's grave warning: "Double storm" to hit Finland 04.07.2026

Demographer Ron Lesthaeghe has issued a grave warning regarding Finland's demographic development, predicting a "double storm" will strike the country. As a result of this storm, the number of people of Finnish descent could drop to less than half of current levels by the year 2100. According to Lesthaeghe, the decline in fertility, which stands at approximately 1.25, will lead to a severe labor shortage and a care crisis. The researcher confirmed calculations presented in Helsingin Sanomat, which indicate that the number of people of Finnish origin and their descendants will decrease significantly. This situation creates major challenges for societal structures in the future. The article emphasizes that this is a long-term demographic shift that directly affects Finland's population structure and economic stability. The situation demands attention, as population decline and aging together pose a significant challenge to national welfare and the provision of services.















