In 2025, the Finnish police reported a significant reduction in the demand for passports and identity cards, processing just over one million paid applications, which is a 26.6% drop from 2024. Specifically, 579,625 passports were applied for, marking a decrease of 30.3%, while 381,299 identity cards were requested, which is down 25% from the previous year. This decline in demand is largely attributed to the exceptionally low interest during the pandemic years, as documents issued in 2020 began to require renewal in 2025.

The Finnish police noted that 76% of passport and identity card applications were initiated through electronic services, illustrating a shift towards online processing among applicants. The regions with the highest number of appointments included Central Finland, Southwestern Finland, Helsinki, and Eastern Uusimaa, indicating that demand remained strong in certain areas despite the overall decline in applications. The Helsinki police department was responsible for a significant portion of this traffic, reflecting the urban population's needs.

This downward trend in applications raises potential implications for the services offered by the police and could impact future planning regarding staff and resources in handling identity document services. As the shift to online applications continues, the police may need to adapt their processes to meet changing public needs while managing the effects of past pandemic-related disruptions.