Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
45.03%+0.10% (+0.2%)
Year 2025Rank #8 GlobalPeak 48.67% (1995)Source World Bank
Finland Government Spending (1972–2025)
Overview
Finland's government spending stood at 45.03% in 2025, a rise of +0.10% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.03% by 2025. Finland ranked 8th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finland's government spending?▾
Finland's government spending was 45.03% in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest government spending in Finland?▾
Finland's government spending peaked at 48.67% in 1995.
What was the lowest government spending in Finland?▾
The lowest government spending in Finland was 19.87% in 1973.
How does Finland rank in government spending?▾
Finland ranks 8th globally in government spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected government spending of Finland in 2025?▾
Finland's government spending is projected to reach 45.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the government spending of Finland in 2025?▾
The government spending of Finland in 2025 was 45.03%. This ranks 8th in the world.
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Finland Government Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/finland/government-spending
BibTeX
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title = {Finland Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}