The Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland collects annual statistics on the use of laboratory animals. Our data collection procedure is based on EU rules. You can email kirjaamo@ruokavirasto.fi to request the information.
The 2021 statistics have been composed slightly differently from before, due to the changes that have been made in EU reporting. From 2023 onwards information at national level is available in the ALURES database. Information may be viewed in the same way as currently at EU level.
- Statistics on laboratory animals 2021File opens in a new tab (pdf)
- Statistics on laboratory animals 2022File opens in a new tab (pdf)
- Statistics on laboratory animals 2023File opens in a new tab (pdf)
- Statistics on laboratory animals 2024 File opens in a new tab(pdf)
Use of animals in Finland during 2015-2024: EU reports (in English only). Procedure denotes a single use of an animal.
- First procedures and origins of animals, trendsFile opens in a new tab (pdf)
- All procedures (except creation or maintenance of genetically altered animals), trendsFile opens in a new tab (pdf)
- Procedures for creation and maintenance of genetically altered animals, trendsFile opens in a new tab (pdf)
Statistical information on animals used for scientific purposes across the EU is available on the website of the European Commission.
Website of the European CommissionLink to an external websiteOpens in a new tab
The ALURES statistical databaseLink to an external websiteOpens in a new tab provides data on how animals have been used in the EU.