Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Finland

Finland: Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) was 74.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
74.8%
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
19th
of 56 countries
All-time high
77.8%
in 2022
All-time low
0.7%
in 2002
Years of data
16
2002–2023

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Finland, 2002–2023

0204060802002201220232002: 0.7 %2003: 1.3 %2004: 3.6 %2005: 6.3 %2006: 9.6 %2007: 12.3 %2008: 15 %2009: 13.4 %2010: 12.4 %2011: 13.5 %2012: 17.9 %2014: 22.7 %2015: 23.5 %2016: 28.1 %2022: 77.8 %2023: 74.8 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Finland stood at 74.8%.

The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 317.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Finland peaked at 77.8% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2002.

That places Finland 19th out of 56 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Finland, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), 25-74 years old, female (%) in Finland, 2002 to 2023.
Year % Change
2002 0.7%
2003 1.3% +85.7%
2004 3.6% +176.9%
2005 6.3% +75.0%
2006 9.6% +52.4%
2007 12.3% +28.1%
2008 15.0% +22.0%
2009 13.4% -10.7%
2010 12.4% -7.5%
2011 13.5% +8.9%
2012 17.9% +32.6%
2014 22.7% +26.8%
2015 23.5% +3.5%
2016 28.1% +19.6%
2022 77.8% +176.9%
2023 74.8% -3.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.8% 0.7% 15.0% 8
2010s 19.7% 12.4% 28.1% 6
2020s 76.3% 74.8% 77.8% 2

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 16 Spain 76.3% compare
  2. 17 Switzerland 75.8% compare
  3. 18 Latvia 75.3% compare
  4. 20 Germany 74.4% compare
  5. 21 Paraguay 74.3% compare
  6. 22 Russian Federation 73.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Finland?
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Finland was 74.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 77.8% in 2022.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2002.
How does Finland rank for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the)?
Finland ranks 19th out of 56 countries with data for 2023.
Is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is up 317.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), 25-74 years old, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), 25-74 years old, female (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
56 places, 727 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release