Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
2.46%+0.16% (+6.8%)
Year 2025Rank #37 GlobalPeak 2.51% (1962)Source World Bank
Finland Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Finland's military spending stood at 2.46% in 2025, a rise of +0.16% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.46% by 2025. Finland ranked 37th 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 military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finland's military spending?▾
Finland's military spending was 2.46% in 2025. Ranked 37th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Finland?▾
Finland's military spending peaked at 2.51% in 1962.
What was the lowest military spending in Finland?▾
The lowest military spending in Finland was 1.14% in 2001.
How does Finland rank in military spending?▾
Finland ranks 37th globally in military spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for military spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected military spending of Finland in 2025?▾
Finland's military spending is projected to reach 2.46% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Finland in 2025?▾
The military spending of Finland in 2025 was 2.46%. This ranks 37th in the world.
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Finland Military Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/finland/military-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_finland_military-spending,
title = {Finland Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}