General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Finland
Finland: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 2.03 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Finland, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Finland is 2.03 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 53.1% on the previous year and up 265.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Finland peaked at 17.2 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -1.23 % change on previous year, in 2015.
That places Finland 161st out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Finland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 14.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 17.2 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 1983 | 15.83 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1984 | 10.37 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 1985 | 13.26 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 1986 | 9.04 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 1987 | 10.01 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 1988 | 10.11 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 5.75 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 1990 | 6.5 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 13.16 % change on previous year | +102.5% |
| 1992 | 6.39 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 1993 | 5.7 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1994 | 3.47 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 1995 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +39.0% |
| 1996 | 0.917 % change on previous year | -81.0% |
| 1997 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +115.4% |
| 1998 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 1999 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +49.5% |
| 2000 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2001 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +330.7% |
| 2002 | 5.37 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 2003 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 2004 | 4.43 % change on previous year | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 5.89 % change on previous year | +33.0% |
| 2006 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 2007 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +54.2% |
| 2008 | 6.5 % change on previous year | +40.0% |
| 2009 | 5.7 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2010 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 2011 | 4.69 % change on previous year | +38.5% |
| 2012 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 2014 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2015 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -159.1% |
| 2016 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -218.2% |
| 2017 | -0.0942 % change on previous year | -106.5% |
| 2018 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -3119.8% |
| 2019 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 6.37 % change on previous year | +133.9% |
| 2021 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -55.8% |
| 2022 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -25.4% |
| 2023 | 8.93 % change on previous year | +325.0% |
| 2024 | 4.32 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 2025 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -53.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.82 % change on previous year | 5.75 % change on previous year | 17.2 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 4.7 % change on previous year | 0.917 % change on previous year | 13.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.5 % change on previous year | 1.03 % change on previous year | 6.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.49 % change on previous year | -1.23 % change on previous year | 4.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.43 % change on previous year | 2.03 % change on previous year | 8.93 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 158 Ukraine 2.16 % change on previous year compare
- 159 France 2.14 % change on previous year compare
- 160 Bermuda 2.04 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Sweden 1.88 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Malta 1.74 % change on previous year compare
- 164 Switzerland 1.52 % change on previous year 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)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Population density 15.14 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 178,591 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Finland?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Finland was 2.03 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 17.2 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.23 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Finland rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Finland ranks 161st out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 265.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.