Finland’s economic momentum strengthened markedly in May 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 2.8% year-over-year, according to data updated on 30 June 2026. The latest reading shows a notable acceleration compared with the previous year-over-year growth rate of 0.9% recorded in the first quarter of 2026.
The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons, where the May 2026 result reflects GDP growth versus May 2025, while the earlier 0.9% figure captures the change in the first quarter of 2026 versus the same quarter a year earlier. The improvement suggests that Finland’s economy has gained traction as the second quarter progresses, signalling a stronger underlying growth trend after a relatively modest start to the year.
