Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Finland
Finland: Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof was 6.4% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
6.4%
Change on year
up 20.8%
World rank
42nd
of 47 countries
All-time high
7.5%
in 2012
All-time low
3.9%
in 2017
Years of data
18
2004–2023
Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Finland, 2004–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2023, children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Finland stood at 6.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.8% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Finland peaked at 7.5% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3.9%, in 2017.
Finland ranks 42nd of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Finland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5.8% | — |
| 2005 | 4.4% | -24.1% |
| 2006 | 5.7% | +29.5% |
| 2007 | 5.8% | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 5.1% | -12.1% |
| 2009 | 5.1% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 5.7% | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 7.4% | +29.8% |
| 2012 | 7.5% | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 6.0% | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 5.5% | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 4.8% | -12.7% |
| 2016 | 6.1% | +27.1% |
| 2017 | 3.9% | -36.1% |
| 2018 | 5.4% | +38.5% |
| 2019 | 4.4% | -18.5% |
| 2020 | 5.3% | +20.5% |
| 2023 | 6.4% | +20.8% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 6.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.1%, 37% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Finland's 6.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.3%, 39% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.3% | 4.4% | 5.8% | 6 |
| 2010s | 5.7% | 3.9% | 7.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.8% | 5.3% | 6.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More urban development data for Finland
- Population in the largest city 32.2% (2025)
- Population density 18.37 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 4.57 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.35 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.24 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.5999 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 4.4 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.35 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 4.53 Tonnes (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Finland?
- Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Finland was 6.4% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 7.5% in 2012.
- What is the lowest children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9% in 2017.
- How does Finland rank for children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof?
- Finland ranks 42nd out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof, damp walls, floors or foundation, or rot in window frames or floor. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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