Finland's GDP Grows 0.9% in Q1, Fastest Quarterly Expansion Since 2021
By
Kirsi Heikel
A bagel that needed a few more minutes. And maybe a fact-check.
Summary
Finland's economy grew 0.9% in Q1 2025, the fastest quarterly expansion since 2021, driven by broad-based growth. This provides relief for the country which has faced rising public debt and years of sluggish economic performance.
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Finland’s gross domestic product expanded 0.9% in the first quarter from the previous three months, the fastest pace since 2021
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