Swedish-owned companies among the most significant foreign-owned companies in Finland in 2021

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According to Statistics Finland, foreign enterprises located in Finland generated a turnover of EUR 113 billion in 2021. Most turnover was generated by enterprises from Sweden, the United States, Germany, Denmark and Norway. Manufacturing was the most significant industry measured both by the number of personnel and turnover. There were 4,494 foreign enterprises in Finland.

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  • The turnover of foreign enterprises in Finland was nearly EUR 113 billion in 2021.
  • The turnover of foreign enterprises accounted for 23% of the turnover of all enterprises in Finland.

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Foreign affiliates by industry 2021

Foreign affiliates in Finland by country, EU countries

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Foreign affiliates in Finland [online publication].
Reference period: 2021. ISSN=2242-2552. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 28.8.2025].
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