Gross capital formation in Finland
Finland: Gross capital formation was 69.44 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
69.44 billion current US$
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
47th
of 187 countries
All-time high
76.47 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
3.61 billion current US$
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 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Finland stood at 69.44 billion current US$.
The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Finland peaked at 76.47 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.61 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Finland 47th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Finland, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.61 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 4.00 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1972 | 4.34 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1973 | 6.02 billion current US$ | +38.7% |
| 1974 | 9.20 billion current US$ | +52.9% |
| 1975 | 10.66 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1976 | 9.31 billion current US$ | -12.7% |
| 1977 | 9.38 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 8.85 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1979 | 12.35 billion current US$ | +39.6% |
| 1980 | 16.76 billion current US$ | +35.7% |
| 1981 | 14.89 billion current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1982 | 15.14 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 14.47 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1984 | 14.40 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 15.06 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 19.16 billion current US$ | +27.3% |
| 1987 | 24.55 billion current US$ | +28.1% |
| 1988 | 31.74 billion current US$ | +29.3% |
| 1989 | 38.08 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1990 | 42.63 billion current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1991 | 30.78 billion current US$ | -27.8% |
| 1992 | 23.71 billion current US$ | -23.0% |
| 1993 | 16.58 billion current US$ | -30.1% |
| 1994 | 20.41 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 1995 | 27.30 billion current US$ | +33.8% |
| 1996 | 26.74 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 27.61 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 30.85 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 30.31 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 30.07 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 30.02 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 30.96 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 38.15 billion current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2004 | 45.16 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 50.41 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 52.09 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 65.51 billion current US$ | +25.8% |
| 2008 | 72.13 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2009 | 54.43 billion current US$ | -24.5% |
| 2010 | 56.39 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 66.96 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2012 | 60.83 billion current US$ | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 61.24 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 60.63 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 51.09 billion current US$ | -15.7% |
| 2016 | 56.32 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 61.71 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 70.45 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2019 | 65.60 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 67.46 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 72.93 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 76.47 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 67.96 billion current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2024 | 66.73 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 69.44 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 69.44 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 48.39 billion current US$, 1.4× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Finland's 69.44 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.72 billion current US$, 2.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.77 billion current US$ | 3.61 billion current US$ | 12.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.43 billion current US$ | 14.40 billion current US$ | 38.08 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.69 billion current US$ | 16.58 billion current US$ | 42.63 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 46.90 billion current US$ | 30.02 billion current US$ | 72.13 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.12 billion current US$ | 51.09 billion current US$ | 70.45 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 70.17 billion current US$ | 66.73 billion current US$ | 76.47 billion current US$ | 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$), annual growth rate 24.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Finland?
- Gross capital formation in Finland was 69.44 billion current US$ 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 76.47 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.61 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Finland rank for gross capital formation?
- Finland ranks 47th 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 35.9%. 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.