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The short-term forecasts we have published can be found on this page in PDF format since 2000.
June 11, 2026 – Finally joining the international growth club? (Forecast Review in Finnish) April 2, 2026 – Adrift and searching for direction: the international business cycle remains unpredictable
December 17, 2025 – Economic growth prior to the recession (Forecast Review in Finnish) October 29, 2025 – The purchasing power of high-income earners grows, that of single parents weakens — example households illustrate growing divergence between households (Sample Families in Finnish) September 25, 2025 – Are the growth fundamentals in place after the downturn? June 11, 2025 – Weak domestic demand is slowing down economic growth (Forecast Review in Finnish) April 3, 2025 – Bumpy Road Ahead – Recovery Amid Uncertainty
December 18, 2024 – The economic outlook is gradually brightening (Forecast Review in Finnish) October 10, 2024 – Purchasing power grows after a bleak period – cuts to social benefits divide households (Sample Families in Finnish) September 19, 2024 – Growth Delayed, Not Halted August 15, 2024 – Trade and business services, the tourism and restaurant sector, and industry and construction (Sectoral Report in Finnish) June 18, 2024 – Growth expectations have waned as the year has progressed (Forecast Review in Finnish) April 18, 2024 – Growth is Underway – Risks Ahead
December 14, 2023 – Employment measures would benefit from more careful impact assessments (Forecast Review in Finnish) October 26, 2023 – Owner-occupiers lose out more than renters — purchasing power contracts most for those with a mortgage (Sample Families in Finnish) September 28, 2023 – A Minor Recession Ahead – an Appropriate Fiscal Stance Does Not Imply Appropriate Budget Cuts September 7, 2023 – Trade and business services, the tourism and restaurant sector, and industry and construction (Sectoral Report in Finnish) June 19, 2023 – Economic policy should respond to the business cycle, not just to the government programme (Forecast Review in Finnish) April 20, 2023 – Finland will return to its growth path – a bumpy road is not a reason for stopping
December 19, 2022 – There is more to public finances than bad news (Forecast Review in Finnish) September 21, 2022 – Household purchasing power recovers after a dip — inflation troubles everyone this year (Sample Families in Finnish) September 14, 2022 – Towards a small recession in exceptional times June 22, 2022 – This year’s growth forecast remains credible (Forecast Review in Finnish) June 14, 2022 – Trade and business services, the tourism and restaurant sector, and industry and construction (Sectoral Report in Finnish) April 13, 2022 – Europe Is Thrown from One Crisis to Another
December 20, 2021 – A new virus variant is disrupting forecasts for next year (Forecast Review in Finnish) October 21, 2021 – Children reduce income inequality and shape inflation (Sample Families in Finnish) September 16, 2021 – Growth is strongest next year – The dynamics of Finnish economy is better than its reputation June 22, 2021 – Two conclusions should be drawn from accelerating inflation (Forecast Review in Finnish) June 10, 2021 – Economic outlook: trade and business services, the tourism and restaurant sector, and industry and construction (Sectoral Report in Finnish) March 31, 2021 – Still Waiting for the Post-Crisis Boom – Stronger Growth Extends Over Two Years January 12, 2021 – The economy recovers from the coronavirus (Forecast Review in Finnish)
October 14, 2020 – Lay-off puts a dent in the wallet — the income of a high-income family contracts the most due to lay-off (Sample Families in Finnish) September 16, 2020 – Recovery of trade partners determines the growth of Finnish economy July 2, 2020 – The economic dive is of the magnitude we forecast — in addition to the scale of stimulus, correct targeting is important (Forecast Review in Finnish) April 8, 2020 – Finland stopped – a fast recovery from the crisis might still be possible
December 19, 2019 – Economic growth has been stronger than expected — exports grow even as growth in export destination countries slows (Forecast Review in Finnish) September 17, 2019 – Next year pensioners’ purchasing power will grow most strongly, the unemployed’s most weakly (Sample Families in Finnish) September 17, 2019 – The economy is cooling — assessing the achievement of the employment target is difficult (In Finnish) June 26, 2019 – Economic growth remains subdued for now — the new government may continue its predecessors’ cycle-amplifying policy (Forecast Review in Finnish) June 19, 2019 – Prospects for the paper industry and the climate (Sectoral Report in Finnish) April 10, 2019 – Uncertainty weighs on economic growth – Finland has adjusted well to occupational restructuring
December 19, 2018 – Growth slows somewhat more than anticipated — employment trends nonetheless remain positive (Forecast Review in Finnish) September 11, 2018 – Real incomes of wage-earning households have returned to growth (Sample Families in Finnish) September 11, 2018 – Weakening boom reduces unemployment at an unanticipated rate – employment growth differentiated by age group June 21, 2018 – Forecast growth continues in Finland, if economic growth does not stall elsewhere (Forecast Review in Finnish) April 11, 2018 – Strong Growth Continues – Finland Wasn’t a Hopeless Case, After All
December 13, 2017 – This year’s economic forecast still looks accurate, next year’s perhaps not (Forecast Review in Finnish) September 25, 2017 – The paper industry and the Finnish national economy (Sectoral Report in Finnish) September 20, 2017 – The effect of economic development and policy changes on the purchasing power of example households (Sample Families in Finnish) September 20, 2017 – What did we say two years ago already? June 13, 2017 – Forecast figures revised upwards (Forecast Review in Finnish) April 4, 2017 – The Economy will grow if policy mistakes can be avoided
December 2, 2016 – Tilastokeskuksen tietojen tarkennukset saavat pään sekaisin – Suomi on sittenkin kasvanut muun Euroopan vauhtia! (Forecast Review in Finnish) December 1, 2016 – Teollisuuden, rakentamisen ja liike-elämän palveluiden näkymät syksyllä 2016 (Sectoral Report in Finnish) September 29, 2016 – Focus of growth shifting from domestic demand to foreign trade June 7, 2016 – Suomen kansantalous onkin kasvanut muun Euroopan vauhtia (Forecast Review in Finnish) March 31, 2016 – Finland’s GDP back on growth path – competitiveness agreement hoped to provide momentum
November 26, 2015 – Teollisuuden, rakentamisen ja liike-elämän palveluiden näkymät syksyllä 2015 (Sectoral Report in Finnish) September 17, 2015 – New clouds over Finnish economy – domestic policy near a dead end March 25, 2015 – Finland’s public deficit to fall below three per cent without further spending cuts January 9, 2015 – Deflaatiokierre uhkaa Suomeakin? (Forecast Review in Finnish)
November 27, 2014 – Teollisuuden, rakentamisen ja liike-elämän palveluiden näkymät syksyllä 2014 (Sectoral Report in Finnish) September 17, 2014 – Ukrainian crisis hits Finnish economic growth March 20, 2014 – Finally an Upswing in Europe
December 11, 2013 – Suomen ja Euroopan talous kehittyvät lähes yhtä jalkaa (Forecast Review in Finnish) November 28, 2013 – Teollisuuden, rakentamisen ja liike-elämän palveluiden näkymät syksyllä 2013 (Sectoral Report in Finnish) September 17, 2013 – Exports will recover and recession ease as European investment picks up June 27, 2013 – Taantuma jatkuu Suomessa – käänne Euroopassa lupaa parempaa (Forecast Review in Finnish) March 18, 2013 – Finnish economic growth this year remaining at 0.6 per cent – next year already will be better
December 21, 2012 – Talouspolitiikka osasyynä Euroopan ongelmiin (Forecast Review in Finnish) November 29, 2012 – Teollisuuden, rakentamisen ja liike-elämän palveluiden näkymät syksyllä 2012 (Sectoral Report in Finnish) September 4, 2012 – European debt crisis curbing growth June 21, 2012 – Suhdannetilanne on heikentynyt myös Suomen osalta (Forecast Review in Finnish) April 3, 2012 – Slowest phase of growth is over
December 21, 2011 – Suomi välttää taantuman (Forecast Review in Finnish) November 29, 2011 – Teollisuuden, rakentamisen ja liike-elämän palveluiden näkymät syksyllä 2011 (Sectoral Report in Finnish) August 30, 2011 – Finnish economy also on the verge of a slump – GDP growth slowing down considerably June 21, 2011 – Suomen julkisen talouden rahoitusasema vahvistuu tuntuvasti jo tänä vuonna (Forecast Review in Finnish) March 29, 2011 – Finnish economy recovering – public finances running clear surplus already next year
December 17, 2010 – Suomen nykyinen suhdannetilanne – ei huono (Forecast Review in Finnish) November 25, 2010 – Teollisuuden, rakentamisen ja liike-elämän palveluiden näkymät (Sectoral Report in Finnish) September 8, 2010 – Sharp turn in Finland’s economic development June 16, 2010 – Suomen kokonaistuotanto on vihdoin elpymässä (Forecast Review in Finnish) April 8, 2010 – Production falling at a record pace
December 8, 2009 – Suomen kokonaistuotanto kasvoi heinä–syyskuussa 0,3 prosenttia edellisestä neljänneksestä (Forecast Review in Finnish) November 17, 2009 – Teollisuuden, rakentamisen ja liike-elämän palveluiden näkymät (Sectoral Report in Finnish) September 1, 2009 – Recession easing next year February 3, 2009 – Finnish Economy Headed for a Deep Recession
August 26, 2008 – Finnish economy headed for a downswing but not a recession March 12, 2008 – Uncertainty spreading – also Finland’s economic growth is slowing down
September 11, 2007 – Economic growth still robust, but risks grow March 29, 2007 – Economic growth will slow down – but still remain fairly fast
August 29, 2006 – Finnish economic growth exceeding 5 per cent this year March 23, 2006 – Economic situation favourable – globalization dampened industrial growth potential
August 25, 2005 – Economic growth strengthening toward end of year March 22, 2005 – Economic growth sustained by upswing in exports
August 24, 2004 – Industrial production recovered – economy on verge of new upturn March 18, 2004 – Growth and employment sustained by consumption
August 21, 2003 – Economy recovering sluggishly, employment weakening in near future March 26, 2003 – Only a short war will facilitate economic upturn
September 26, 2002 – International economic recovery threatened March 27, 2002 – Growth picking up again – risks coming from abroad January 16, 2002 – Epävarmuus jatkuu (Forecast Review in Finnish)
October 17, 2001 – Finland in recession March 29, 2001 – Slump in the USA dampens finnish growth next year January 12, 2001 – Uhkakuvat toteutumassa – Yhdysvaltojen taantuma heikentää kansainvälisiä talousnäkymiä (Forecast Review in Finnish)
October 17, 2000 – Growth still strong despite growing risks May 10, 2000 – Export-driven growth continues – risks come from United States January 17, 2000 – Talouskasvu nopeutuu viime vuodesta (Forecast Review in Finnish)
October 13, 1999 – Ulkomaankauppa elpyy loppuvuodesta (In Finnish) June 24, 1999 – Talouskasvu ennakoidun mukaista (Forecast Review in Finnish) May 4, 1999 – Talouskasvu jatkuu vahvana (In Finnish) January 7, 1999 – Vahva talouskasvu jatkuu (Forecast Review in Finnish)
October 12, 1998 – Taloudellisen kehityksen yleispiirteet (In Finnish) June 25, 1998 – Noususuhdanne jatkuu odotetulla tavalla (Forecast Review in Finnish) May 5, 1998 – Talouskasvu voimakasta tänä ja ensi vuonna (In Finnish)
December 23, 1997 – Kasvu kiihtynyt loppuvuodesta (Forecast Review in Finnish) October 8, 1997 – Tuotannon ripeä kasvu parantaa työllisyyttä (In Finnish)
