Direct disaster economic loss in Finland
Finland: Direct disaster economic loss was 12.26 million in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Direct disaster economic loss in Finland, 2005–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Finland recorded 12.26 million for direct disaster economic loss in 2019.
The figure is down 80.0% on the previous year and up 391.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct disaster economic loss in Finland peaked at 79.53 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.59 million, in 2012.
That places Finland 71st out of 130 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct disaster economic loss in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.20 million | — |
| 2006 | 3.76 million | +70.7% |
| 2007 | 2.92 million | -22.3% |
| 2008 | 3.26 million | +11.6% |
| 2009 | 2.50 million | -23.4% |
| 2010 | 2.48 million | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 1.95 million | -21.3% |
| 2012 | 1.59 million | -18.6% |
| 2013 | 2.53 million | +59.2% |
| 2014 | 2.39 million | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 44.49 million | +1761.6% |
| 2016 | 79.53 million | +78.7% |
| 2017 | 35.36 million | -55.5% |
| 2018 | 61.21 million | +73.1% |
| 2019 | 12.26 million | -80.0% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 12.26 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 47.61 million, 26% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Finland's 12.26 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.64 million, 69% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct disaster economic loss in Finland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +1761.6% | 2.39 million | 44.49 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.93 million | 2.20 million | 3.76 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 24.38 million | 1.59 million | 79.53 million | 10 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More economy & growth data for Finland
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 129.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.51 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0153 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 856.76 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0111 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 625.6 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct disaster economic loss in Finland?
- Direct disaster economic loss in Finland was 12.26 million in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 79.53 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.59 million in 2012.
- How does Finland rank for direct disaster economic loss?
- Finland ranks 71st out of 130 countries with data for 2019.
- Is direct disaster economic loss rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 391.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct disaster economic loss. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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