External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in Finland
Finland: External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth was 259.63 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in Finland, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Finland recorded 259.63 % change on previous year for external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in 2025.
The figure is up 156.6% on the previous year and up 333.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in Finland peaked at 448.75 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -490.23 % change on previous year, in 1989.
Finland ranks 6th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in Finland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -50.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 75.52 % change on previous year | -248.8% |
| 1973 | -226.69 % change on previous year | -400.2% |
| 1974 | -273.74 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 1975 | -82 % change on previous year | -70.0% |
| 1976 | 59.31 % change on previous year | -172.3% |
| 1977 | 166.22 % change on previous year | +180.2% |
| 1978 | 160.74 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1979 | -60.88 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 1980 | -244.08 % change on previous year | +300.9% |
| 1981 | 184.93 % change on previous year | -175.8% |
| 1982 | -80.11 % change on previous year | -143.3% |
| 1983 | -106.76 % change on previous year | +33.3% |
| 1985 | -69.24 % change on previous year | -35.1% |
| 1986 | 110.77 % change on previous year | -260.0% |
| 1987 | -57.3 % change on previous year | -151.7% |
| 1988 | -175.78 % change on previous year | +206.8% |
| 1989 | -490.23 % change on previous year | +178.9% |
| 1990 | 10.25 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 1991 | 41.45 % change on previous year | +304.2% |
| 1992 | 187.03 % change on previous year | +351.2% |
| 1993 | 448.75 % change on previous year | +139.9% |
| 1994 | 29.97 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 1995 | 43.49 % change on previous year | +45.1% |
| 1996 | -3.91 % change on previous year | -109.0% |
| 1997 | 15.08 % change on previous year | -486.2% |
| 1998 | 17.28 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 1999 | 19.44 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 9.88 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 2001 | 6.97 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 2002 | -0.4484 % change on previous year | -106.4% |
| 2003 | -24.97 % change on previous year | +5468.3% |
| 2004 | -0.3902 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 2005 | -34.36 % change on previous year | +8706.2% |
| 2006 | 10.21 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
| 2007 | 24.55 % change on previous year | +140.5% |
| 2008 | -21.69 % change on previous year | -188.3% |
| 2009 | -47.25 % change on previous year | +117.9% |
| 2010 | -30.69 % change on previous year | -35.1% |
| 2011 | -160.12 % change on previous year | +421.8% |
| 2012 | -102.53 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2013 | 35.91 % change on previous year | -135.0% |
| 2014 | -4.34 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 2015 | 59.92 % change on previous year | -1480.3% |
| 2016 | -171.72 % change on previous year | -386.6% |
| 2017 | 138.87 % change on previous year | -180.9% |
| 2018 | -321.47 % change on previous year | -331.5% |
| 2019 | 181.84 % change on previous year | -156.6% |
| 2020 | -64.03 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 2021 | -76.6 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 2023 | 101.17 % change on previous year | -232.1% |
| 2025 | 259.63 % change on previous year | +156.6% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 259.63 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.3851 % change on previous year, 674.1× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Finland's 259.63 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -10.38 % change on previous year. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -8706.2% | -0.3902 % change on previous year | -34.36 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | -5468.3% | -0.4484 % change on previous year | -24.97 % change on previous year |
| 2015 | +1480.3% | -4.34 % change on previous year | 59.92 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -25.81 % change on previous year | -273.74 % change on previous year | 166.22 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -103.09 % change on previous year | -490.23 % change on previous year | 184.93 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 80.88 % change on previous year | -3.91 % change on previous year | 448.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -7.75 % change on previous year | -47.25 % change on previous year | 24.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -37.43 % change on previous year | -321.47 % change on previous year | 181.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.04 % change on previous year | -76.6 % change on previous year | 259.63 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 3 Cambodia 282.21 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Ghana 280.23 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Burkina Faso 269.55 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Estonia 234.5 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Faroe Islands 228.14 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Zambia 155.74 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in Finland?
- External balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in Finland was 259.63 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 448.75 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was -490.23 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does Finland rank for external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth?
- Finland ranks 6th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 333.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- External balance on goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.