National accounts 2026, 2nd quarter
Finland's national economy grew further in the second quarter of 2026
releaseAccording to Statistics Finland, the volume of Finland’s gross domestic product grew by 0.4 per cent in April to June 2026 from the level of the previous quarter. Demand was mainly boosted by growth in exports and private investments. Value added produced in the national economy grew widely in manufacturing industries.
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- Gross domestic product grew by 0.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 from the January to March level.
- In April to June 2026, the volume of exports grew by 5.7 per cent from the previous quarter. According to Finnish Customs' statistics on international trade in goods, a significant vessel delivery increased the value of goods exports in the second quarter, but growth was also visible more widely. The volume of imports grew by 2.2 per cent.
- Public investments decreased by 35.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2026. No deliveries of fighter aircraft were recorded in this quarter.
- Private consumption grew by 0.1 per cent in April to June 2026 from the level in January to March.
- Private investments grew by 0.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 from the previous quarter.
Growth in gross domestic product continued in the second quarter of 2026
According to Statistics Finland, the volume of GDP continued to develop on a growth track in April to June as well. No significant defence investments were recorded in the second quarter of 2026 and as a result, the accrual of taxes on products remained lower than in the previous quarter. The fairly strong growth in value added and the strong quarter for exports boosted the development of GDP. The vessel delivery recorded in the second quarter increases exports in the quarter but it has had an effect on the development of value added gradually over a long time period.
According to preliminary data compiled by Eurostat, GDP in the EU area grew by 0.5 per cent in April to June 2026 from the previous quarter.
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Output of the national economy grew in April to June
The volume of value added grew in April to June. Value added grew widely in manufacturing industries, especially in the forest industry, the metal industry, and the electrical and electronics industry. Services grew slightly from the previous quarter, especially in professional, scientific and technical activities.
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In construction, a dip is visible in the second quarter after two quarters of reported growth. The industry of information and communication also remains below the previous quarter. Growth continued in the trade industry.
Demand of the national economy fell in April to June
In the second quarter of 2026, total demand in the national economy fell by 0.7 per cent compared to January to March. Exports, private investments and private consumption grew from the previous quarter, but public consumption and public investments fell.
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Public investments decreased in the second quarter because no deliveries of fighter aircraft were recorded for this period. Employment pension schemes have decreased their investments in real estate also in the second quarter and this is still visible as decreases in investments in residential building construction.
Private consumption grew in April to June. Consumption expenditure on services grew but non-durable, semi-durable and durable goods all decreased compared to the previous quarter.
Data will be updated in September
The sector accounts data for the second quarter of 2026 and the updated annual data for 2025 will be released on 18 September 2026, when the now released data will also be updated.
National accounts data concerning the third quarter of 2026 will be released on 27 November 2026, when data for previous quarters will also be revised. A flash estimate on GDP development for July to September will be released in connection with the Trend Indicator of Output on 30 October 2026.
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Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): National accounts [online publication].
Reference period: 2026, 2nd quarter. ISSN=1797-9765. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 28.8.2026].
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