Global demand, improved competitiveness and favourable financing conditions will support growth. GDP growth forecasts for 2018–2020 stand at 2,9%, 2,2%, and 1,7%. Inflation will remain close to 1% over the years 2018–2019 before gathering pace and reaching 1.5% in 2020.

Finland’s public finances have gathered strength; the general government deficit has shrunk and the ratio of public debt to GDP has begun to contract. Yet determined efforts are still required to address the challenges to fiscal sustainability in the long term.

Forecast tables for the Finnish economy in 2018–2020 (June 2018).

The global economy and world trade continue to grow strongly. In many countries, an expansionary economic policy is supporting growth.

Forecast tables for the Finnish economy in 2017–2020.

See forecast tables for the Finnish economy in 2017–2019 (June 2017).

The global economy is forecast to grow a good 3% per annum in 2017–2019, slightly faster than in 2016.

The Finnish economy has returned to growth, driven by private consumption and investment. GDP will grow 1.3% in 2017 and 1.2% in 2018 and 2019.