Gross capital formation in Finland
Finland: Gross capital formation was 61.46 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
61.46 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
121st
of 187 countries
All-time high
72.62 billion current LCU
in 2022
All-time low
2.55 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross capital formation in Finland, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Finland stood at 61.46 billion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Finland peaked at 72.62 billion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.55 billion current LCU, in 1970.
Finland ranks 121st of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Finland, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.55 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 2.82 billion current LCU | +10.3% |
| 1972 | 3.02 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 1973 | 3.87 billion current LCU | +27.8% |
| 1974 | 5.84 billion current LCU | +51.0% |
| 1975 | 6.60 billion current LCU | +12.9% |
| 1976 | 6.05 billion current LCU | -8.3% |
| 1977 | 6.35 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 6.13 billion current LCU | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 8.09 billion current LCU | +32.1% |
| 1980 | 10.52 billion current LCU | +30.0% |
| 1981 | 10.81 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 12.27 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1983 | 13.56 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1984 | 14.56 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 15.70 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 16.34 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 18.15 billion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 1988 | 22.33 billion current LCU | +23.0% |
| 1989 | 27.48 billion current LCU | +23.1% |
| 1990 | 27.41 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 20.94 billion current LCU | -23.6% |
| 1992 | 17.87 billion current LCU | -14.7% |
| 1993 | 15.93 billion current LCU | -10.8% |
| 1994 | 17.93 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 20.05 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 20.66 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 24.11 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 27.73 billion current LCU | +15.0% |
| 1999 | 28.44 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 32.56 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 2001 | 33.52 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 32.74 billion current LCU | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 33.73 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 36.31 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 40.52 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 41.49 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 47.80 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 49.05 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 39.03 billion current LCU | -20.4% |
| 2010 | 42.53 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 48.11 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 47.35 billion current LCU | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 46.11 billion current LCU | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 45.64 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 46.04 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 50.88 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 54.62 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 59.65 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 58.60 billion current LCU | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 59.06 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 61.66 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 72.62 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 2023 | 62.85 billion current LCU | -13.4% |
| 2024 | 61.66 billion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 61.46 billion current LCU | -0.3% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 61.46 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 42% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Finland's 61.46 billion current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 155.88 billion current LCU, 39% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.13 billion current LCU | 2.55 billion current LCU | 8.09 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.17 billion current LCU | 10.52 billion current LCU | 27.48 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.11 billion current LCU | 15.93 billion current LCU | 28.44 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.67 billion current LCU | 32.56 billion current LCU | 49.05 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 49.95 billion current LCU | 42.53 billion current LCU | 59.65 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.22 billion current LCU | 59.06 billion current LCU | 72.62 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More economy & growth data for Finland
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.68 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0211 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,183 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -285.87 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -103.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -50.63 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 24.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Finland?
- Gross capital formation in Finland was 61.46 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 72.62 billion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.55 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Finland rank for gross capital formation?
- Finland ranks 121st out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.