GDP per capita (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Finland
Finland: GDP per capita (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 53,189 current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
53,189 current US$
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
28th
of 211 countries
All-time high
53,770 current US$
in 2008
All-time low
2,466 current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP per capita in Finland, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Finland recorded 53,189 current US$ for gdp per capita in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Finland peaked at 53,770 current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2,466 current US$, in 1970.
That places Finland 28th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Finland, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,466 current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 2,716 current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1972 | 3,178 current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1973 | 4,174 current US$ | +31.3% |
| 1974 | 5,298 current US$ | +26.9% |
| 1975 | 6,256 current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1976 | 6,740 current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1977 | 7,070 current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 7,630 current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 9,333 current US$ | +22.3% |
| 1980 | 11,225 current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1981 | 10,925 current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1982 | 10,935 current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 10,494 current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 10,830 current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 11,394 current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 14,947 current US$ | +31.2% |
| 1987 | 18,565 current US$ | +24.2% |
| 1988 | 22,044 current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1989 | 23,969 current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1990 | 28,366 current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1991 | 25,489 current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1992 | 22,320 current US$ | -12.4% |
| 1993 | 17,589 current US$ | -21.2% |
| 1994 | 20,278 current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1995 | 26,246 current US$ | +29.4% |
| 1996 | 25,757 current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 24,682 current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 26,000 current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 26,180 current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 24,336 current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2001 | 24,965 current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 26,989 current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 32,920 current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2004 | 37,768 current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2005 | 39,050 current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 41,214 current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 48,473 current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2008 | 53,770 current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2009 | 47,478 current US$ | -11.7% |
| 2010 | 46,506 current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 51,060 current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 47,552 current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 49,691 current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 50,074 current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 42,560 current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 43,451 current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 46,085 current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 49,654 current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 48,358 current US$ | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 48,829 current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 53,099 current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 50,441 current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 52,822 current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 53,189 current US$ | +0.7% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 53,189 current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 38,080 current US$, 1.4× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Finland's 53,189 current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29,386 current US$, 1.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,486 current US$ | 2,466 current US$ | 9,333 current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,533 current US$ | 10,494 current US$ | 23,969 current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 24,291 current US$ | 17,589 current US$ | 28,366 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 37,696 current US$ | 24,336 current US$ | 53,770 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 47,499 current US$ | 42,560 current US$ | 51,060 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 51,676 current US$ | 48,829 current US$ | 53,189 current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 25 San Marino 54,265 current US$ compare
- 26 Israel 54,177 current US$ compare
- 27 Hong Kong 54,107 current US$ compare
- 29 United Kingdom 52,637 current US$ compare
- 30 United Arab Emirates 49,378 current US$ compare
- 31 Andorra 49,304 current US$ compare
More population data for Finland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3569 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.3888 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3569 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1705 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,461 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.0156 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0727 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.367 (2100)
- Population density 15.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 178,591 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Finland?
- Gdp per capita in Finland was 53,189 current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 53,770 current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,466 current US$ in 1970.
- How does Finland rank for gdp per capita?
- Finland ranks 28th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release