In order to solve the problem of small population, many small towns in Finland are introducing policies to attract new population. A small town decided to pay the city's children. It is reported that lestijarvi is located in the middle of Ostrobothnia on the west coast of Finland. Since 2012, they have decided to reward 10000 euros for every child born.
However, parents (and their children) will not receive 10000 euros in cash - the money will be paid in the form of 1000 euros over a decade to ensure that the family takes root locally.
In addition, other small towns will give more practical rewards: apple tree seedlings, wool blankets, local handicrafts, tableware, food baskets for new mothers, and even paid hospital care are potential rewards.
Incredibly low house prices, exciting cash compensation for freshmen, and even generous financial aid are all policies to increase the population of these small towns.
According to a study by the Finnish Association of local and local authorities, more than two-thirds of small cities are attracting potential new residents with very low land prices.
Small cities also want to position themselves as a place for children to live and pay cash for locally born babies. The amount of cash awards generally ranges from less than 100 euros to 10000 euros.
However, some measures have not achieved the expected results. Utajarvi, located in northern osbothnia (population 2901), abandoned the practice of selling construction land for 1 euro because there were not enough people to buy cheap land.