Primary income receipts in Finland
Finland: Primary income receipts was 34.80 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
34.80 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
27th
of 199 countries
All-time high
34.80 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
132.35 million BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
51
1975–2025
Primary income receipts in Finland, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary income receipts in Finland is 34.80 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 98.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income receipts in Finland peaked at 34.80 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 132.35 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
Finland ranks 27th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income receipts in Finland, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 134.01 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 132.35 million BoP, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1977 | 146.79 million BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1978 | 224.64 million BoP, current US$ | +53.0% |
| 1979 | 367.94 million BoP, current US$ | +63.8% |
| 1980 | 529.78 million BoP, current US$ | +44.0% |
| 1981 | 682.56 million BoP, current US$ | +28.8% |
| 1982 | 571.34 million BoP, current US$ | -16.3% |
| 1983 | 520.40 million BoP, current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1984 | 871.94 million BoP, current US$ | +67.6% |
| 1985 | 999.20 million BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1986 | 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 1.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +46.3% |
| 1988 | 2.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +58.3% |
| 1989 | 2.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 3.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +39.5% |
| 1991 | 2.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -25.9% |
| 1992 | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -40.9% |
| 1993 | 1.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.8% |
| 1994 | 1.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +55.0% |
| 1995 | 2.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +60.9% |
| 1996 | 2.87 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 4.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.2% |
| 1998 | 4.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 5.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.7% |
| 2000 | 7.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 2001 | 8.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2002 | 8.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 9.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 13.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.4% |
| 2005 | 14.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 20.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.4% |
| 2007 | 26.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 2008 | 26.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 17.33 billion BoP, current US$ | -34.2% |
| 2010 | 20.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2011 | 22.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 20.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 19.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 23.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 17.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.8% |
| 2016 | 18.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 18.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 20.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 24.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2020 | 22.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 27.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2022 | 26.57 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 31.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2024 | 32.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2025 | 34.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 34.80 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.49 billion BoP, current US$, 3.0× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Finland's 34.80 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.30 billion BoP, current US$, 4.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 201.15 million BoP, current US$ | 132.35 million BoP, current US$ | 367.94 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 520.40 million BoP, current US$ | 2.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 26.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.80 billion BoP, 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$), annual growth rate 24.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income receipts in Finland?
- Primary income receipts in Finland was 34.80 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income receipts recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 34.80 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary income receipts recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 132.35 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Finland rank for primary income receipts?
- Finland ranks 27th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary income receipts rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve assets). 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.