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Business demography 2026, 2nd quarter

Number of enterprise openings 10,800 in the second quarter of 2026

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According to Statistics Finland, there were 10,781 enterprise openings in April to June 2026. At the same time, enterprise closures numbered 12,013. Compared to the corresponding period of the year before, the number of enterprise openings decreased by 1,600 and the number of enterprise closures increased by 1,200.

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  • In April to June 2026, there were 1,200 more enterprise closures than openings.
  • The number of enterprise closures in trade and manufacturing was twice as high as the number of enterprise openings.
  • The number of enterprise openings decreased in all industries except for information and communication and real estate activities compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
  • The number of enterprise openings decreased most in Pirkanmaa and the number of enterprise closures grew relatively most in North Savo in April to June 2026 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
  • The number of enterprise openings exceeded the number of enterprise closures only in South Karelia and Åland.

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Business demography [online publication].
Reference period: 2026, 2nd quarter. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 15.9.2026].
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