Finland Government Budget
-3.9%▲ +0.52 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Finland's budget balance narrowed to -3.879357% of GDP in 2025 from -4.404097% in 2024. The deficit remains well above the all-time low of -8.092345% recorded in 1993. The series, which began in 1980, shows a peak surplus of 7.138229% in 1989.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.9% | -4.4% | 7.1%Dec 1989 | -8.1%Dec 1993 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 89.3% | 82.4% | 89.3% | 10.9% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 25.3% | 25.4% | 25.4% | 18.6% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Finland averaged -0.7% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 7.1% in Dec 1989 and a record low of -8.1% in Dec 1993. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
The budget balance measures the difference between general government revenue and expenditure, expressed as a percentage of nominal GDP. A negative value indicates a deficit, while a positive value indicates a surplus. Data are reported on an annual basis, with the series spanning from 1980 to 2025.
Source & methodology
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