Finland’s GDP grows by 0.9 percent in April–June, broad-based expansion sparks political debate over fiscal policy

Finland’s economy showed strong growth in the second quarter of 2024, with seasonally adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) increasing by 0.9 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to preliminary data from Statistics Finland. The working-day adjusted figure also revealed a 2.5 percent rise in GDP compared to the same period last year (Yle). The growth follows a similar 0.9 percent increase in January–March, maintaining a steady upward trend (Yle).