27.02.202606:00:00UTC+00Finland’s Economy Edges Back to Growth as Q4 GDP Turns Positive

Finland’s gross domestic product returned to marginal growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the year-over-year rate improving to 0.1%, up from a 0.3% contraction previously recorded in December 2025. The latest figures, updated on 27 February 2026, signal a tentative stabilization after a period of mild economic decline.

The data compare the change in output in the fourth quarter of 2025 with the same period a year earlier, while the earlier -0.3% figure reflected the year-over-year performance as of December 2025. The shift from negative to slightly positive territory suggests that the downturn seen at the end of 2025 has eased, though growth remains weak.

For policymakers and investors, the slim 0.1% gain offers cautious optimism rather than a clear turning point, highlighting that Finland’s recovery is still in its early stages and vulnerable to external shocks and domestic demand conditions.