Finland FDI Outflows
Foreign direct investment, net outflows as % of GDP BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Finland's fdi outflows was 3.12% in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 22.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Finland's fdi outflows stood at 3.12% in 2025, a decline of +0.91% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.12% by 2025. Finland ranked 22nd globally.
Finland’s foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows have risen sharply from a modest 0.46 in 1970 to 3.12 in 2025, placing the country 22nd in the world ranking. The dramatic expansion peaked in 2000 when outflows reached 22.45, reflecting a period of vigorous outward investment by Finnish firms into high‑technology and renewable‑energy sectors. A pronounced reversal occurred in 2013, when the balance turned negative to –2.70, coinciding with the global financial crisis and a temporary pull‑back of Finnish capital abroad. Over the 56‑year series, Finland’s recent outflow level is comparable to peers such as Norway (3.17) and Trinidad and Tobago (3.15), indicating a convergence among small, export‑oriented economies. The sustained increase from the early 2010s suggests that Finnish multinational enterprises are regaining confidence in overseas opportunities, and unless major policy shifts or external shocks intervene, the upward trajectory of FDI outflows is likely to continue modestly in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Outflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.47% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.79% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.12% | −0.91% | #22 |
| 2024 | 4.03% | +4.36% | #156 |
| 2023 | -0.33% | −8.20% | #18 |
| 2022 | 7.87% | +1.04% | #165 |
| 2021 | 6.83% | +4.76% | #161 |
| 2020 | 2.07% | −0.44% | #152 |
| 2019 | 2.52% | +1.31% | #145 |
| 2018 | 1.20% | −4.24% | #134 |
| 2017 | 5.44% | −3.11% | #160 |
| 2016 | 8.55% | +8.74% | #166 |
| 2015 | -0.19% | −0.14% | #17 |
| 2014 | -0.05% | +2.65% | #23 |
| 2013 | -2.70% | −5.95% | #5 |
| 2012 | 3.25% | +4.54% | #141 |
| 2011 | -1.29% | −7.30% | #8 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi outflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Finland's fdi outflows was 3.12% in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 22.6% decrease from the previous year.
Finland's fdi outflows peaked at 22.45% in 2000.
The lowest fdi outflows in Finland was -2.70% in 2013.
Finland ranks 22nd globally in fdi outflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's fdi outflows is projected to reach 3.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi outflows of Finland in 2025 was 3.12%. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_fdi-outflows,
title = {Finland FDI Outflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/fdi-outflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}