R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of in Finland
Finland: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of was 0.0787 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ▼ Falling
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of in Finland, 2000–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Finland is 0.0787 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Finland peaked at 0.0887 Percentage of GDP in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.0467 Percentage of GDP, in 2019.
That places Finland 25th out of 37 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of in Finland, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0795 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 0.0775 Percentage of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 0.0729 Percentage of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 0.0765 Percentage of GDP | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 0.085 Percentage of GDP | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 0.0887 Percentage of GDP | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 0.0887 Percentage of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.0834 Percentage of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 0.0667 Percentage of GDP | -20.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0659 Percentage of GDP | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 0.0665 Percentage of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 0.0727 Percentage of GDP | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0704 Percentage of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 0.0707 Percentage of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 0.0715 Percentage of GDP | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 0.0701 Percentage of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0646 Percentage of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 0.0558 Percentage of GDP | -13.6% |
| 2018 | 0.0509 Percentage of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 0.0467 Percentage of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 0.072 Percentage of GDP | +54.2% |
| 2021 | 0.069 Percentage of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2022 | 0.059 Percentage of GDP | -14.5% |
| 2023 | 0.0738 Percentage of GDP | +25.1% |
| 2024 | 0.0787 Percentage of GDP | +6.6% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 0.0787 Percentage of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.1406 Percentage of GDP, 56% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Finland's 0.0787 Percentage of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.128 Percentage of GDP, 62% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +54.2% | 0.0467 Percentage of GDP | 0.072 Percentage of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0785 Percentage of GDP | 0.0659 Percentage of GDP | 0.0887 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.064 Percentage of GDP | 0.0467 Percentage of GDP | 0.0727 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0705 Percentage of GDP | 0.059 Percentage of GDP | 0.0787 Percentage of GDP | 5 |
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 r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Finland?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Finland was 0.0787 Percentage of GDP in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0887 Percentage of GDP in 2005.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0467 Percentage of GDP in 2019.
- How does Finland rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of?
- Finland ranks 25th out of 37 countries with data for 2024.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of tax incentive support for business R&D (GTARD) and government-financed BERD. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The OECD R&D Tax Incentives database provides a set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of central and subnational government support for business R&D in form of R&D tax incentives and direct funding across OECD member countries and other major economies. This includes time-series indicators of tax expenditures for R&D, based on the latest OECD data collection on tax incentive support for R&D expenditures. Estimates of the cost of R&D tax support at subnational government level are reported whenever such provisions are applicable and relevant data are available. These estimates of the cost of central and subnational R&D tax relief have been combined with data on direct government funding of business expenditure on R&D (BERD), as compiled by National Statistical Offices based on reports from firms, in order to provide a more complete picture of government efforts to promote business R&D. Furthermore, these estimates are combined with data on Government budget allocations for R&D (GBARD) in the broader context of overall budgetary support for R&D activities undertaken by governments. Government budget allocations for R&D include direct funding provided to all sectors, including contributions to R&D programmes abroad. OECD (2019) provides a practical guide to using the OECD R&D Tax Incentives database, describing the R&D tax incentive time series data and highlighting their potential for internationally comparative work through descriptive indicators and econometric analysis.