Digital and Population Information Agency

What Digital and Population Information Agency does

Digital and Population Information Agency (Digi- ja väestötietovirasto, DVV) is a Finnish government agency operating under the Ministry of Finance, responsible for maintaining the national Population Information System (Väestötietojärjestelmä) covering all 5,666,178 Finnish residents. Established in 2019 through the merger of the Population Register Centre and the Finnish Population Register, the agency serves as Finland's authoritative source of civil registry data, including personal identity codes, family relationships, residence records, building and property information. Core products span identity management (Personal Identity Code, Citizen Certificate, Finnish Authenticator mobile app), civil registry services (births, marriages, deaths, name changes, prenuptial agreements, estate administration), guardianship services, and electronic signatures. The Suomi.fi platform functions as the integration layer connecting citizens and organizations to all government e-services.

The agency's technology architecture centers on the Population Information System database, supplemented by the Suomi.fi digital services platform (messaging, authorization, identification, data exchange), the Citizen Certificate infrastructure embedded in Finnish ID cards, and the VTJkysely-rajapinta API interfaces for machine-to-machine data queries by authorized public and private sector organizations. Distribution is omnichannel: 12 physical service locations plus 5 remote service points across all major Finnish regions, complemented by 24/7 self-service online portals and encrypted Turvaposti email.

DVV's business model combines core state budget allocations from the Government of Finland with transaction-based fee revenue from specific services: 87 EUR per legal registration (prenuptial agreements, property division deeds), 36 EUR per prenuptial register extract, and 18 EUR per notary signature act. Hardware revenue comes from identity cards, professional Sote cards for healthcare workers, and organization certificates. Customer segments split between mass-market private citizens (primary), public sector organizations including municipalities and Well-being Services Counties (primary), and foreigners in Finland requiring registration services (secondary). Authorized third-party intermediaries and legal professionals access services via dedicated API channels, creating a multi-channel B2B2C distribution model.

Name

Digital and Population Information Agency

Legal name

Digi- ja väestötietovirasto

Website

https://dvv.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Digital and Population Information Agency (DVV) is Finland's central government agency maintaining the national Population Information System for all 5.7M residents. It provides identity management, civil registry, digital authentication (Suomi.fi), and electronic signature services to citizens, municipalities, and authorized organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Population Registry Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Vital Records & Civil Registration (Birth/Death/Fetal Death Certificates) (HLAJAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Identity Verification & Proofing (IDV, KYC, Biometrics) (HDADAAAF)

Keywords

• Civil registration services
• Digital identity services
• Population data management
• E-government services
• Official certificate issuance

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core operational funding from Finnish government budget to maintain population information systems and provide essential citizen services.
2. Service Fees - Registration Services: Fee-based registration services for legal documents including prenuptial agreements, property division deeds, and agreements on expiration of marital rights. Fee: 87 euros per registration (2026).
3. Service Fees - Certificate Extracts: Fee for extracts from the prenuptial agreement register: 36 euros (2026).
4. Service Fees - Notary Services: Fee for signature witnessing by public notary: 72 euros for two witnesses (4 x 18 euros per act).
5. Certificate and Card Services: Fees for identity cards, professional cards for social and healthcare workers, organization cards, and electronic certificates for organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DVV maintains Finland's national Population Information System containing personal data on all Finnish residents and operates the Suomi.fi digital services platform. It delivers civil registration services (births, marriages, deaths, name changes, guardianship), official certificate issuance, electronic identity infrastructure (Citizen Certificate, Finnish Authenticator), notary services, population data APIs for organizations, and election administration. Revenue comes from state budget funding supplemented by transaction-based service fees for registrations, certificates, and notary witnessing.

Product overview

Digital and Population Information Agency (Digi- ja väestötietovirasto, DVV) is Finland's central government agency responsible for maintaining the Population Information System (Väestötietojärjestelmä) and providing comprehensive digital public services. The agency operates a multi-product portfolio centered around the Population Information System as its core infrastructure, supplemented by the Suomi.fi platform for cross-governmental service delivery. Core offerings include identity management services (personal identity codes, citizen certificates), civil registry services (births, marriages, deaths, name changes), family and property law services (guardianship, prenuptial agreements, estate management), and organizational services (population data APIs, professional ID cards, electronic signatures). The agency also provides supporting services including digital security, digital literacy support, and election administration. The architecture follows a platform-based model where the Population Information System serves as the authoritative data foundation, with the Suomi.fi platform providing integration middleware for citizen-facing services, and dedicated API interfaces serving organizational clients in both public and private sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Suomi.fi: Digital service platform providing electronic identification, messages, and authorization services for Finnish citizens and organizations

Products and services

• Suomi.fi-palvelut (Suomi.fi Services Platform) Comprehensive national digital services platform providing citizens and organizations centralized access to government services including secure messaging, authorization management, identification, and data exchange capabilities. Used by all Finnish residents and government agencies as the integration middleware layer for e-government services.
• Todistuspalvelu (Certificate Services) Electronic and paper certificate issuance service providing official documents from the Population Information System including birth, marriage, death, residence, civil status, and family relationship certificates. Used by Finnish citizens needing officially recognized certificates for administrative, legal, and personal purposes.
• Henkilötunnus (Personal Identity Code Service) Service for assigning, modifying, and managing Finnish personal identity codes — unique identification numbers for citizens and residents that serve as the primary key across all government and private sector systems. Used by Finnish citizens, residents, and any organization needing authoritative identity verification.
• Edunvalvontavaltuutus (Continuing Power of Attorney Service) Service for establishing and managing continuing power of attorney documents that allow individuals to pre-plan for potential future incapacity, including document drafting assistance and registration with official effect. Used by Finnish citizens planning for future guardianship needs.
• Aikuisen edunvalvonta (Adult Guardianship Service) Supervision and management service for adult guardianship matters including guardian appointment, property inventory, annual statements, and financial oversight. Used by guardians, individuals needing guardianship, and their close relatives.
• Alaikäisen edunvalvonta (Minor Guardianship Property Supervision) Property management supervision service for minors, including property inventory tracking, annual accountings, and guardian responsibilities oversight. Used by guardians of minors and their families.
• Avioliitto ja parisuhde (Marriage Services) Comprehensive marriage registration service including impediment examination, ceremony arrangements, prenuptial agreements, marriage certificate issuance, and conversion of registered partnerships to marriages. Used by Finnish citizens and residents entering into marriage.
• Avioehtosopimus (Prenuptial Agreement Registration) Registration service for prenuptial agreements governing matrimonial property regimes, including determining the applicable law for international couples. Used by marrying couples needing to register property arrangements (fee 87 euros per registration in 2026).
• Ositussopimus (Deed of Division of Property Registration) Registration service for property division agreements in divorce or death situations, providing creditor protection for spouses. Used by spouses executing property division following divorce or death.
• Avio-oikeuden vanhentumissopimus (Agreement on Expiration of Marital Rights Registration) Registration service for agreements on the expiration of spousal property rights, as mandated by law changes effective June 2026. Used by spouses needing to register expiration of marital property rights (fee 87 euros in 2026).
• Kuolema ja perunkirjoitus (Death and Estate Services) Death registration and estate inventory services including family relationship reports, estate shareholder certificates, European succession certificates, and inheritance renunciation. Used by estate administrators, heirs, and bereaved families.
• Nimenmuutos (Name Change Service) Name change service including forename and surname modifications, spouse surname options, newly coined surname registration, and foreign name change registration. Used by Finnish residents needing official name changes.
• Muutto (Moving and Residence Notification Service) Residence change notification service for domestic, international, Nordic, and Finnish-Estonian moves, including address service and move blocking options. Used by Finnish residents changing residence domestically or moving internationally.
• Julkisen notaarin palvelut (Notary Public Services) Public notary service including document authentication, signature certification, apostille certification, and official competence verification. Used by Finnish residents and organizations needing notarial acts (fee 72 euros for two witnesses in 2026).
• Kansalaisvarmenne (Citizen Certificate) Electronic identity certificate embedded in Finnish ID cards enabling secure authentication, digital signatures, and eIDAS-compliant identification for government and private sector services. Used by Finnish citizens needing secure electronic authentication.
• Varmenteet ja kortit (Certificates and Smart Cards) Smart card and certificate service for organizations including social welfare and healthcare professional ID cards (Sote-ammattikortti), organization cards, electronic seals, timestamps, and service certificates. Used by healthcare professionals and organizations needing regulated identity and signing credentials.
• Sähköinen allekirjoitus (Electronic Signature Service) Digital signature service enabling legally binding electronic signatures with different security levels, validation tools, and integration with certificate services. Used by Finnish citizens and organizations needing legally binding electronic signatures.
• Digiturvapalvelut (Digital Security Services) Digital security service including security training, awareness programs, VAHTI network coordination, and digital security publications for public administration. Used by Finnish government agencies and public administration staff.
• Digituki (Digital Support Service) Digital literacy support service providing training, guidance, and resources for citizens needing assistance with digital government services, including network coordination and skill badges. Used by Finnish citizens needing help with digital services and by municipalities providing digital support.
• Vaalit (Election Administration) Election administration service including voting rights management, voting register maintenance, election statistics, and citizens' initiative coordination. Used by Finnish voters and election authorities.
• Väestötietopalvelut organisaatioille (Population Information Services for Organizations) API and interface service enabling authorized organizations to query, extract, and update population data, including sampling, updating, and modification interfaces (VTJkysely-rajapinta). Used by public sector agencies, municipalities, well-being services counties, and authorized private sector organizations needing population data integration.
• Finnish Authenticator Mobile-based identification application providing secure authentication for government and private sector e-services as an alternative to traditional browser-based identification. Used by Finnish citizens needing to authenticate to digital services from mobile devices.
• European Digital Identity Wallet Pilot project implementing the revised eIDAS regulation for European digital identity wallets, enabling cross-border identity verification and authentication for Finnish citizens within the EU. Used by Finnish citizens needing cross-border electronic identification within Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• Finnish population: 5,666,178 citizens in the population information system

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Finnish AuthenticatorcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 June 2026Finnish Authenticator is the national electronic identification service provided by DVV, enabling citizens to authenticate to government and private sector services using their mobile devices without physical ID cards.
• Suomi.fi PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationSuomi.fi is the national digital services platform maintained by DVV, providing secure messaging, authorization management, identification, and data exchange services connecting citizens with all government agencies.
• Well-being Services Counties (Hyvinvointialueet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVV provides population data services, professional ID cards (Sote cards), and digital support services to Finland's 21 well-being services counties responsible for social and healthcare services.
• Municipalities (Kunnat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipalities are key users of population information services, resident selection services, and data interfaces. DVV provides them tools for managing resident data and election statistics.
• Ahvenanmaan valtionvirasto (Åland Government)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerÅland Government's registry office shares responsibility for certain civil registration matters including marriage agreements registration for Åland residents.
• Oikeusrekisterikeskus (Legal Register Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on marriage law matters and related legal document registration between Finnish mainland and Åland.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Verkkopalvelut / Population Register Centre historical predecessor functions: Listed only as a structural reference: DVV itself was formed from the merger of Väestörekisterikeskus and Maistraatti, illustrating the organizational pattern other national population agencies might follow.

Emerging players

• Onfido (Entrust): Provides KYC/identity verification APIs used by regulated financial and government-adjacent entities. Comparable to DVV's VTJkysely-rajapinta model of exposing identity data via APIs to authorized counterparties.
• ID.me: US-based digital identity verification provider with strong government-facing identity proofing (Login.gov partner). Comparable as a technology peer in electronic identity, even though private-sector and US-focused.

Direct peers

• Skatteetaten (Norwegian Tax Administration): Maintains Norway's national population register (folkeregisteret) and assigns Norwegian national identity numbers. Nordic sibling agency with the same statutory mandate over identity and residency data.
• CPR (Det Centrale Personregister, Denmark): Denmark's central person registry operated under the Ministry of the Interior. Maintains CPR numbers for all Danish residents — the direct functional equivalent of Finland's henkilötunnus system.
• Skatteverket (Swedish Tax Agency): Sweden's national tax and population registration authority. Operates the folkbokföring (population registry) and assigns Swedish personal identity numbers, mirroring DVV's role in Finland. Most structurally comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• HMRC (His Majesty's Revenue and Customs, UK): UK government body administering tax, payments, and identity-adjacent services through gov.uk. Comparable as a national-scale citizen services platform with GOV.UK Verify (now One Login) as the identity component.
• Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (Danish Digitisation Authority): Runs NemID/MitID, Denmark's national digital identity and e-government authentication platform. Closest analog to DVV's Suomi.fi-tunnistus and Finnish Authenticator services.
• DIGG (Agency for Digital Government, Sweden): Swedish cross-government agency for digital identity (BankID, Freja eID), data exchange, and e-services. Comparable in mandate to DVV's Suomi.fi platform layer.

Regional players

• GovTech Singapore / Singpass: Singapore's GovTech operates Singpass, the national digital identity used by all residents for government and private services. A non-Nordic but operationally similar national-scale eID platform for benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DVVfi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRbIVhJr1COD0gLzN61N7gg
• Facebookfacebook.com/DVVfi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/digi-ja-vaestotietovirasto

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