Swedish-speaking population

The Swedish-speaking population in Finland comprises around 5% of the country's residents, primarily living in the region of Åland Islands and coastal areas of southwestern Finland. They are a recognized linguistic minority with Finnish citizens who speak Swedish as their first language. This community maintains its cultural identity through language, education, and media, and enjoys certain legal rights and protections under the Finnish constitution to preserve their linguistic and cultural heritage. Despite being a minority, Swedish speakers participate actively in Finnish society, contributing to its cultural diversity.