For the benefit of the countryside and agriculture

Rural growth and well-being are supported to ensure the well-being of the entire Finland. This will be ensured through the European Agricultural Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

Facts about Finland

95% of Finland’s land area is rural

68% of Finland is sparsely populated rural area

1,5 million permanent residents in rural areas

95% of Finland’s land area is rural
68% of Finland is sparsely populated rural area
1,5 million permanent residents in rural areas

5% live in sparsely populated rural areas, the lowest population density in the EU

77,000 business establishments in rural areas

2,9 million people live in rural areas part-time (52%)

5% live in sparsely populated rural areas, the lowest population density in the EU
77,000 business establishments in rural areas
2,9 million people live in rural areas part-time (52%)

Rural Development Programme 2014-2020

11 000 Job created

1600 Established new business

88% Committed to environmental and climate actions

11 000 Job created
1600 Established new business
88% Committed to environmental and climate actions

Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union

The European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) provides funding for rural areas and agriculture in member countries.

Facts about Finnish Rural Areas

95% of Finland’s land area is rural. 1.5 million people live in rural areas. The amount of permanent residents is approximitely 28% of Finnish population.