Finland’s economy to recover from recession – debt ratio shows signs of stabilising

19.12.2024 11.03
Finland’s economy has returned to growth this year, and growth is expected to accelerate next year, according to the forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on 19 December.

Minister of Finance Riikka Purra:
Finland avoids EU deficit procedure, new measures may be needed in spring

26.11.2024 18.16
Minister of Finance Riikka Purra.
Minister of Finance Riikka Purra is pleased that the European Commission does not intend to propose opening an excessive deficit procedure for Finland.

New guide instructs people how to prepare for incidents and crises in Finland

18.11.2024 9.00
Varautunut pärjää paremmin. Kaksi naista vesisateessa. Toinen on varautunut sateenvarjolla, toinen ei.
The new Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide aimed at the entire population has been published on Suomi.fi. The Ministry of the Interior produced the online guide together with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency and an extensive cooperation network. The guide collects preparedness instructions in one place.

Minister of Finance Riikka Purra:
IMF supports Government’s economic policy

8.11.2024 14.09
Minister of Finance Riikka Purra.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommends further adjustments to public finances and continued structural reforms for Finland. The IMF published its statement on the Finnish economy on Friday 8 November.

Minister of Finance Riikka Purra:
We cannot allow the evil of antisemitism to prevail

6.11.2024 18.01
Minister of Finance Riikka Purra in the memorial ceremony.
Photo: Lehtikuva / Roni Rekomaa
Minister of Finance Riikka Purra gave the Government’s address to a memorial ceremony for Jews handed over to Nazi Germany by Finland. The memorial was held in Helsinki on 6 November.

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State Budget 2025

The central government's appropriations in the budget proposal total EUR 88.8 billion. Revenue is estimated at EUR 76.6 billion. The budget proposal shows a deficit of EUR 12.1 billion.

State Budget 2025

Economic Survey, winter 2024

Finland’s GDP is projected to grow 1.6 per cent in 2025 and 1.5 per cent in 2026 and 2027.

Economic Survey, Winter 2024

Expenditure and structural survey

This expenditure and structural review is intended to help identify the purposes for which public funds are currently being used.

Expenditure and structural survey

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Finance

The Ministry is tasked with establishing, overseeing and reforming the operating framework for public finances and public governance. Our vision is to establish a solid foundation for the economic prosperity and wellbeing of coming generations.

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Administrative branch

Administrative branch

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Ministers

Riikka Purra
Riikka Purra
Minister of Finance
Anna-Kaisa Ikonen
Anna-Kaisa Ikonen
Minister of Local and Regional Government
Wille Rydman
Wille Rydman
Minister of Economic Affairs