Finland’s inward direct investment position reached €925 billion at the end of 2025, up approximately €9.8 billion from the previous year. Net investment increased mainly as a result of financial transactions.
Finland’s inward direct investment position stood at €925 billion at the end of 2025, an increase of €9.8 billion from the previous year. The increase was mainly attributable to financial transactions, with net investment by foreign investors rising to €8.4 billion. Viewed as financial transactions, inward direct investment also reached €8.4 billion, reflecting changes in equity and a net increase in debt.
The outward direct investment position stood at €144 billion at year-end, while net capital outflows from direct investment, excluding reinvested earnings, reached €4.7 billion. The net amount on a financial transaction basis was also €4.7 billion, including movements in funding for overseas expansion and acquisitions. The net effect of these flows resulted in an outward investment position of €144 billion at year-end.
Income generated by inward investment amounted to €8.4 billion, while outward investment generated €13.4 billion, resulting in a net contribution of €5.1 billion to Finland’s current account. Reinvested earnings reduced the inward investment position by €100 million, and dividends paid to foreign investors during the year amounted to €7.7 billion.
Data center investment was reflected in the statistics, with net capital inflows to the information and communications industry totaling approximately €2.6 billion for the year. By direct investment country, Sweden was the largest source of inward investment at €25.8 billion, while Sweden was also the leading destination for outward investment at €39.6 billion. Among ultimate investing countries, the United States ranked first at €15 billion, followed by Luxembourg at €7.1 billion.
Among destinations for outward investment, Sweden accounted for €39.6 billion, the United States for €17.1 billion and the Netherlands for €12.9 billion.