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Browser-based Population Information System query

Population Information System query​​​​​​​ is a browser-based service provided by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency where you can retrieve individual up-to-date personal data, building information, or information on dwellings from the Population Information System.

The exact data content disclosed to the customer organisation is determined with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency on a case-by-case basis. As a rule, unique identifiers (such as the personal identity code or the building code) are used as search criteria.

The use of Population Information System query requires a data permit issued by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency ​​​​​​​and the organisation's commitment to the terms of the permit. The application for a data permit is made through the Digital and Population Data Services Agency's eServices.

The application must include the purpose for which the data is to be used, a reasoning of why the data is required and an account of the data protection. Please read the terms and conditions for the use of the Population Information System query (in Finnish or in Swedish).

Each organization must have a responsible user for the Population Information System query. More information about the responsibilities and guidelines for responsible users can be found on the Population Information System query responsible users page.

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Processing time

  • Processing time for the application for a data access authorisation for the Population Information System query is about six weeks.

  • Processing time for the applications submitted by municipalities and joint municipal authorities is about two weeks.

Instructions

The instructions for using Population Information System query are available only in Finnish and Swedish.

Population Information System query has a section called "Instructions", which contains all the instructions for the service. The link to the instructions is displayed after the role is selected from the Population Information System query home page.

Instructions for logging in to Population Information System query: Finnish - Swedish

There are several options for logging into the Population Information System query. Read more about the login options.

Frequently asked questions

Links to Acts

Laki väestötietojärjestelmästä ja Digi- ja väestötietoviraston varmennepalveluista (Act on the Population Information System and the Certificate Services of the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, 661/2009)

Data Protection Act (1050/2018)

Valtiovarainministeriön asetus Digi- ja väestötietoviraston suoritteiden maksuista vuonna 2024 (Ministry of Finance Decree on Fees Charged for Digital and Population Data Services Agency Performances in 2024, 1142/2023)​​​​​​

 

Population of Finland 5 646 417