Share of GDP from agriculture in Finland
Finland: Share of GDP from agriculture was 2.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of GDP from agriculture in Finland, 1975–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Finland recorded 2.6% for share of gdp from agriculture in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and up 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of gdp from agriculture in Finland peaked at 9.8% in 1975 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 2006.
That places Finland 140th out of 203 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of GDP from agriculture in Finland, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 9.8% | — |
| 1976 | 9.3% | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 8.7% | -6.9% |
| 1978 | 8.3% | -4.7% |
| 1979 | 8.1% | -1.5% |
| 1980 | 8.6% | +5.5% |
| 1981 | 7.7% | -10.7% |
| 1982 | 7.8% | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 7.6% | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 7.2% | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 6.9% | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 6.6% | -4.7% |
| 1987 | 5.3% | -19.5% |
| 1988 | 5.2% | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 5.2% | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 5.4% | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 4.8% | -10.6% |
| 1992 | 4.3% | -11.3% |
| 1993 | 4.4% | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 4.2% | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 3.8% | -9.3% |
| 1996 | 3.5% | -9.2% |
| 1997 | 3.4% | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 2.9% | -15.3% |
| 1999 | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 3.0% | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 2.8% | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 2.7% | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 2.5% | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 2.4% | -6.2% |
| 2005 | 2.3% | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 2.0% | -12.2% |
| 2007 | 2.4% | +18.9% |
| 2008 | 2.2% | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 2.3% | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 2.4% | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 2.3% | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 2.2% | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 2.2% | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 2.2% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 2.1% | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 2.1% | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 2.1% | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 2.1% | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 2.2% | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 2.2% | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 2.2% | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 2.2% | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 2.3% | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 2.5% | +5.8% |
| 2025 | 2.6% | +5.8% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 2.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.5%, 1.7× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Finland's 2.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.6%, 99% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 5 |
| 1980s | 6.8% | 5.2% | 8.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.2% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More agriculture & rural data for Finland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0261 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,466 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5476 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2548 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 7.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2024)
- Rural population 25.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of gdp from agriculture in Finland?
- Share of gdp from agriculture in Finland was 2.6% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 9.8% in 1975.
- What is the lowest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 2006.
- How does Finland rank for share of gdp from agriculture?
- Finland ranks 140th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of gdp from agriculture rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of GDP from agriculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is measured as the value added from agriculture, forestry and fishing products as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).