Vantaa now: an international city of innovation
Vantaa is home to nearly a quarter of a million people and more than 15 000 businesses.
Kartanonkoski is one of the new residential areas in Vantaa. It is located in the Aviapolis major area, close to a cluster of businesses, jobs and the airport.
Vantaaʼs population has grown at an average annual rate of 4 000 inhabitants over the last five years. The cityʼs financial situation is stable and debt has been reduced over the long term.
Vantaa is divided into seven major areas, each with its own character. They are linked by green oases of nature. Trees, forests, rivers and parks are never far away in Vantaa.
Progressive urban development creates well-being-enhancing environments where people and different actors can meet.
- Discover the major areas of Vantaa
- Discover urban development services
Vantaa is also the most international city in Finland. More than 120 native languages are spoken here.
Vantaaʼs diverse cultural, sports and welfare services bring vitality to the city in their own relaxed way. Many traditional events were originally initiated by the residents themselves and reflect the traditional sense of community in the neighbourhoods.
- Find out more about cultural services in Vantaa
- Find out more about Vantaaʼs welfare services
- Discover the sports services in Vantaa
The development of education and teaching is also a Vantaa competence. It also provides a good basis for a multicultural environment.
Under the leadership of Vantaa, seven municipalities have launched a joint learning project called DigiOne. The aim is to create a digital service platform that combines different learning systems, data and services into an easily usable whole.
Early childhood education, primary and secondary education have created a strong network for Vantaa residents to build on in their working lives.
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In line with its strategy, Vantaa focuses on promoting vitality and innovation in the region.In 2021, Vantaa was selected as a European Emerging City of Innovation.
Vantaaʼs transport network supports the entire metropolitan area and creates good conditions for businesses and residents alike. Vantaa is also home to an airport. The airport's attractiveness makes the city number one in Finland with 2.7 billion in annual tourism receipts (2022).
- Read more about Vantaaʼs strategy
- Discover Vantaaʼs business services
- See the key figures of Vantaa
- See Vantaaʼs population forecast
- See the release on the comparison of tourism receipts (in Finnish)
