Robert Bandanza
September 8th, 2006, 07:15 AM
Helsinki population growth continues
Immigration from abroad and higher birth rate turns population trend upward
http://www.hs.fi/kuvat/iso_webkuva/1135221490689.jpeg
The Helsinki population curve has seen a distinct change of direction in the course of the past eighteen months. During the first seven months to the end of July 2006, the population of the capital rose by nearly 1,700. This compares with a decline of 60 persons over the same period in 2005.
The shift began in earnest in the latter half of last year, when the numbers increased unexpectedly by around 2,000. According to the City of Helsinki's Urban Facts unit, the growth is expected to continue through this year to the tune of around 3,000 more names on the population register.
The change is plain for all to see: between 2002 and 2004, Helsinki was losing population steadily each year.
http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Helsinki+population+growth+continues/1135221498640
Immigration from abroad and higher birth rate turns population trend upward
http://www.hs.fi/kuvat/iso_webkuva/1135221490689.jpeg
The Helsinki population curve has seen a distinct change of direction in the course of the past eighteen months. During the first seven months to the end of July 2006, the population of the capital rose by nearly 1,700. This compares with a decline of 60 persons over the same period in 2005.
The shift began in earnest in the latter half of last year, when the numbers increased unexpectedly by around 2,000. According to the City of Helsinki's Urban Facts unit, the growth is expected to continue through this year to the tune of around 3,000 more names on the population register.
The change is plain for all to see: between 2002 and 2004, Helsinki was losing population steadily each year.
http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Helsinki+population+growth+continues/1135221498640