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Geography> [13]

	Finland
Surface area (square km) (2020)	338,460 [66/215 countries]
Land area (sq. km) (2020)	303,940 [71/216 countries]
Agricultural land (% of land area) (2020)	7.5% [187/209 countries]
Forest area (sq. km) (2020)	224,090 [25/209 countries]
Forest area (% of land area) (2020)	73.7% [11/209 countries]
Coastline (km) (2019)	1,250 [75/230 countries]
Population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) (2015)	4.6% [82/172 countries]
Average yearly temperature (degrees Celsius) (1961-1990)	1.7 [186/191 countries]
Average precipitation in depth (mm per year) (2019)	536 [140/182 countries]
% of those who think that water shortage is the most important environmental problem for their country (2010)	0.7% [35/36 countries]
% of those who think that water shortage is the most important environmental problem for them and their family (2010)	3.6% [22/36 countries]
% of those who think that using up natural resources is the most important environmental problem for their country (2010)	11.1% [22/36 countries]
% of those who think that using up natural resources is the most important environmental problem for them and their family (2010)	7.5% [18/36 countries]

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Animals, environment and mankind> [11]

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Environmental protection> [41]

CO2 and energy> [11]

Energy> [7]

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Environmental pollution> [19]

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International relations

	Finland
Voter turnout in the national election	68.7% (2019) [85/199 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections (2014)	5.68 [21/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections (2004)	6.22 [6/38 countries]
% of those who think that elections are a good way of making governments pay attention to what the people think (1996)	58.9% [20/24 countries]
% of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign (2014)	51.5% [22/34 countries]
% of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign (2004)	41.2% [37/38 countries]
% of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions (2014)	61.7% [22/34 countries]
% of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions (2004)	74.6% [14/38 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (2013)	69.5% [10/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (2003)	65.4% [14/34 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	43.9% [2/36 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	37.7% [3/25 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	9.5% [21/36 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	7.9% [18/25 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today (2014)	6.36 [8/34 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago (2014)	6.52 [8/34 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now (2014)	5.94 [15/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2014)	6.35 [20/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2004)	6.44 [21/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2014)	5.98 [23/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2004)	6.03 [24/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2014)	5.67 [27/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2004)	5.70 [36/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2014)	4.40 [24/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2004)	4.62 [24/37 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances (2014)	6.10 [19/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights (2014)	4.75 [23/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that long-term residents of a country, who are not citizens, have the right to vote in that countryfs national elections (2014)	3.33 [29/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote (2014)	5.43 [6/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone (2014)	6.62 [12/34 countries]

	Finland
Statutory number of members (As of February 16, 2023)	200 [57/190 countries]
Inhabitants per parliamentarian (2021)	27,410 [129/192 countries]
% of women in parliament (As of February 16, 2023)	45.50% [15/185 countries]
% of MPs 40 years of age or younger (As of February 16, 2023)	29.00% [33/143 countries]
Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) (2021)	50.0% [9/193 countries]
Average age of cabinet members (2018)	47.44 [31/35 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2014)	36.0% [12/34 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2010)	29.0% [14/36 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2004)	45.8% [4/38 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for what they can get out of it personally (2010)	57.0% [24/36 countries]
% of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption (2016)	22.2% [29/35 countries]
% of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption (2006)	16.1% [28/33 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest (2014)	51.2% [22/34 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest (2004)	53.5% [26/38 countries]

	Finland
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2014)	38.6% [10/34 countries]
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2004)	34.8% [22/38 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2014)	47.8% [21/34 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2004)	55.4% [13/38 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2014)	6.7% [19/34 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2004)	9.5% [17/37 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2001)	10.3% [13/27 countries]
% of those who think that people who vote for the party/the parties in government have the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	11.9% [19/35 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations (2014)	3.11 [34/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations (2004)	2.95 [38/38 countries]

	Finland
% of those who have confidence in parliament (2018)	67.1% [14/47 countries]
% of those who have confidence in parliament (2008)	71.1% [7/44 countries]
% of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election (2016)	19.0% [20/35 countries]
% of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election (2006)	18.3% [18/33 countries]
% of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law (2014)	12.2% [27/34 countries]
% of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law (2004)	12.8% [27/37 countries]

	Finland
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (2016)	3.09 [15/34 countries]
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (2006)	2.90 [14/34 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2014)	44.3% [21/34 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2007)	31.7% [20/33 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2004)	34.5% [29/38 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is left (2014)	9.8% [27/34 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is center (2014)	41.9% [26/34 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is right (2014)	22.7% [10/34 countries]
Average of political position (2014)	5.56 [6/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2014)	48.2% [17/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2004)	40.9% [27/38 countries]
% of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day (2014)	39.3% [4/23 countries]
% of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day (2004)	26.9% [4/22 countries]
% of those who never read the political content of a newspaper (2014)	8.1% [23/23 countries]
% of those who never read the political content of a newspaper (2004)	6.8% [20/22 countries]
% of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day (2014)	60.2% [29/34 countries]
% of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information (2014)	4.8% [13/34 countries]
% of those who watch political news on television every day (2014)	41.5% [17/23 countries]
% of those who watch political news on television every day (2004)	36.7% [16/22 countries]
% of those who never watch political news on television (2014)	6.3% [18/23 countries]
% of those who never watch political news on television (2004)	5.4% [14/22 countries]
% of those who listen to political news on the radio every day (2014)	22.3% [14/23 countries]
% of those who listen to political news on the radio every day (2004)	14.8% [20/22 countries]
% of those who never listen to political news on the radio (2014)	20.6% [21/23 countries]
% of those who never listen to political news on the radio (2004)	23.7% [15/22 countries]
% of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day (2014)	24.4% [9/22 countries]
% of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day (2004)	1.7% [17/22 countries]
% of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information (2014)	26.7% [20/22 countries]
% of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information (2004)	67.3% [18/22 countries]
% of those who have expressed political views on the internet (2014)	13.9% [12/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2014)	18.7% [30/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2004)	18.5% [37/38 countries]
% of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2014)	0.4% [15/34 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2014)	27.7% [21/34 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2006)	37.7% [20/33 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2004)	31.7% [22/38 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2016)	56.2% [14/35 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2014)	60.5% [12/34 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2006)	43.8% [19/33 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2004)	55.4% [18/38 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2017)	51.4% [14/30 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2016)	62.5% [12/35 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2014)	51.0% [17/34 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2006)	60.8% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2004)	54.8% [19/38 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2001)	52.2% [8/18 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have considerable influence on politics (2006)	17.8% [21/33 countries]
% of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	3.2% [35/35 countries]
% of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think (2014)	47.9% [24/34 countries]
% of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think (2004)	48.1% [27/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government (2014)	5.08 [24/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government (2004)	4.59 [35/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions (2014)	5.58 [18/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions (2004)	5.45 [29/37 countries]

	Finland
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2014)	21.7% [29/34 countries]
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2004)	19.5% [34/37 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2014)	24.0% [8/34 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2004)	24.9% [7/38 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2014)	37.0% [13/34 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2004)	40.8% [17/38 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2014)	55.2% [16/34 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2004)	49.0% [20/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more (2014)	4.71 [11/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more (2004)	4.14 [26/37 countries]
% of those who take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations once a month or more (2017)	2.9% [19/30 countries]
% of those who never take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations (2017)	86.4% [13/30 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2014)	27.6% [16/34 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2004)	30.6% [15/38 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government (2016)	84.4% [18/35 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government (2006)	86.9% [15/33 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2014)	13.2% [26/34 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2004)	14.0% [32/38 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations (2016)	87.6% [7/35 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations (2006)	85.9% [8/33 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings (2016)	37.8% [32/35 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings (2006)	42.7% [29/33 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings (2014)	7.4% [30/34 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings (2004)	8.6% [28/38 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views (2016)	56.1% [30/35 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views (2006)	64.2% [20/33 countries]

	Finland
Employment in general government as % of total employment	24.24% (2019) [5/33 countries]
% of central government employees aged 55 years or older (2020)	31.23% [10/38 countries]
% of those who trust in civil servants (2016)	44.1% [6/35 countries]
% of those who trust in civil servants (2006)	45.4% [4/33 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2014)	63.0% [15/33 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2004)	55.6% [22/38 countries]
Evaluation of control of corruption (0-100) (2021)	99.5 [2/209 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2014)	65.2% [4/34 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2006)	49.6% [5/33 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2004)	67.4% [3/38 countries]
% of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption (2016)	18.9% [26/35 countries]
% of those who say that they or their family have never come across a public official who hinted/ wanted a bribe in the last five years (2016)	91.7% [4/35 countries]
% of those who say that they or their family have never come across a public official who hinted/ wanted a bribe in the last five years (2006)	93.0% [4/35 countries]
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork (2017)	50.1% [16/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork (2017)	3.1% [22/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork (2017)	33.5% [2/30 countries]

	Finland
General government expenditures as % of GDP (2022)	54.0% [8/189 countries]
General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP (2022)	-2.04% [89/180 countries]
General government gross debt as % of GDP (2022)	67% [70/185 countries]
% of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending (2016)	43.9% [33/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending (2006)	29.6% [33/33 countries]
General government expenditures for General public services, as % of GDP (2020)	8.4% [2/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP (2020)	1.4% [11/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP (2020)	1.2% [28/30 countries]
General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP (2020)	5.2% [25/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP (2020)	0.2% [29/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP (2020)	0.3% [26/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP (2020)	7.6% [16/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP (2020)	1.5% [6/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP (2020)	5.8% [10/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP (2020)	5.8% [10/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP (2020)	25.5% [2/30 countries]

	Finland
General government revenues as % of GDP (2022)	52% [9/189 countries]
Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates (2021)	24.0% [5/35 countries]
Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) (2021)	20.00% [61/111 countries]
Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP (2019)	14.8% [11/117 countries]
Social security contributions, % of GDP (2019)	11.8% [14/113 countries]
Taxes on property, % of GDP (2019)	1.4% [28/111 countries]
Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP (2019)	14.2% [18/117 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2019)	19.1% [18/29 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2016)	13.9% [26/35 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2009)	12.9% [28/41 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2006)	16.6% [23/33 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2019)	46.4% [17/29 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2016)	55.6% [12/35 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2009)	59.3% [12/41 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2006)	45.1% [18/33 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (2019)	82.1% [10/29 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (2009)	83.5% [15/41 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes (2014)	6.07 [21/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes (2004)	5.89 [25/38 countries]
% of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes (2016)	86.4% [4/35 countries]
% of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often treat everyone in accordance with the law, regardless of their contacts or position in society (2016)	72.0% [3/35 countries]

	Finland
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (2013)	81.5% [5/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (2003)	78.7% [2/34 countries]
% of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy (2017)	42.5% [18/30 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions (2016)	53.3% [30/35 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions (2006)	72.0% [18/33 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (2016)	97.2% [11/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (2006)	96.9% [16/33 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (2001)	98.6% [9/27 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old (2016)	25.8% [12/24 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old (2006)	34.4% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people (2017)	87.6% [3/30 countries]
% of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	84.4% [5/35 countries]
% of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people (2017)	3.4% [20/30 countries]
% of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	3.9% [20/35 countries]
% of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people (2017)	1.6% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	1.4% [34/35 countries]
% of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people (2012)	65.3% [5/41 countries]
% of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people (2012)	71.8% [6/41 countries]
Maternal leave benefits (% of wages) (2017)	100 [1/176 countries]
% of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	20.4% [26/41 countries]
% of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	38.2% [11/41 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	19.2% [12/41 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	12.7% [12/38 countries]
% of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave (2012)	46.3% [18/41 countries]
% of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	4.0% [31/41 countries]
% of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	46.6% [18/41 countries]
% of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	2.0% [23/41 countries]
% of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	40.5% [34/41 countries]
% of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	57.5% [7/41 countries]
% of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age (2012)	80.7% [2/41 countries]
% of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country (2010)	8.2% [18/35 countries]
% of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor (2009)	7.8% [32/41 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it (2016)	86.7% [13/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it (2006)	87.4% [14/33 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the country who are worse off than themselves (2014)	5.26 [26/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the country who are worse off than themselves (2004)	5.14 [33/38 countries]

	Finland
% of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free (2016)	73.4% [18/35 countries]
% of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free (2006)	80.9% [6/33 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) (2016)	57.9% [13/35 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) (2006)	65.0% [7/33 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (5 choices) (2000)	38.5% [11/15 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2014)	6.05 [25/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2004)	5.96 [30/38 countries]
Extent to which people trust the courts (2017)	6.96 [3/30 countries]
% of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) (2018)	90.0% [5/47 countries]

	Finland
Population (ten thousands) (2021)	554.2 [115/216 countries]
Popuation growth (annual) (2021)	0.2% [156/217 countries]
Popuation change in the last 20 years (2001-2021)	6.8% [170/217 countries]
0-14 years, % of the total population (2021)	15.6% [164/193 countries]
15-64 years, % of the total population (2021)	61.4% [135/193 countries]
65 years and over, % of the total population (2021)	23.0% [4/193 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Both sexes (years) (2020)	82.1 [19/199 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Female (years) (2020)	85.0 [12/199 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Male (years) (2020)	79.4 [23/199 countries]
Population density (per square kilometer) (2021)	18.2 [188/216 countries]
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million (% of total population) (2021)	23.8 [54/121 countries]
% of those who think that population growth cannot be supported (2010)	78.1% [1/36 countries]
% of those who think that population growth cannot be supported (2000)	74.6% [2/24 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between young people and older people (2019)	20.2% [20/29 countries]
% of those who think that younger people should be medically prioritized over older people (2011)	44.9% [18/32 countries]

	Finland
Crude marriage rate (marriages per 1,000 population)	4.0 (2020) [22/45 countries]
Crude divorce rate (divorces per 1,000 population)	2.4 (2020) [8/44 countries]
Relative divorce rate (ratio of divorces to marriages in the latest year) (2008-2020)	0.60 [12/44 countries]
% of ever married at 50-54, men	72.1% (2018) [34/36 countries]
% of ever married at 50-54, women	78.2% (2018) [34/36 countries]
% of those who think that it is a good idea for a couple who intend to get married to live together first (2002)	79.2% [7/33 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (2012)	28.7% [21/32 countries]
% of those who think that married people are generally happier than unmarried people (2002)	26.5% [23/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is better to have a bad marriage than no marriage at all (2002)	4.8% [21/33 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (2012)	40.9% [23/40 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (2002)	47.6% [21/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (2012)	84.2% [3/32 countries]
% of those who think that it is all right for a couple to live together without intending to get married (2002)	79.0% [8/33 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (2012)	57.7% [16/32 countries]
% of those who think that a couple should divorce when their marriage does not work well (2002)	63.2% [16/33 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (2018)	53.0% [36/46 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (2008)	60.0% [29/44 countries]
% of those who think that sex before marriage is always wrong (2008)	6.7% [33/44 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (2018)	16.6% [39/47 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (2008)	28.0% [37/44 countries]

	Finland
Fertility rate, total (births per woman) (2020)	1.37 [182/200 countries]
Crude birth rate (per 1,000 people) (2020)	8.4 [192/204 countries]
Mean age of women at childbirth (2020)	31.2 [17/43 countries]
% of those who think that their ideal number of children is 3 or more (2012)	44.2% [11/34 countries]
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births) (2017)	3 [175/183 countries]
Infant mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) (2020)	1.9 [186/193 countries]
Under-five mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) (2020)	2 [186/194 countries]
Adolescent fertility rate (Births per 1,000 women aged 15-19) (2020)	5.4 [175/194 countries]
% of births outside of marriage (2018)	44.6% [19/42 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby (2008)	13.4% [38/44 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (2018)	22.9% [41/47 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (2008)	45.0% [30/43 countries]

	Finland
% of children (aged 0-17) living with a single parent	14.5% (2018) [25/39 countries]
% of those who think that adult children have a duty to look after their elderly parents (2017)	42.6% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that adult children have a duty to look after their elderly parents (2001)	63.6% [19/27 countries]
% of those who think that adult children are an important source of help for elderly parents (2012)	77.9% [10/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents (2012)	6.8% [39/40 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (2012)	45.7% [17/31 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (2002)	30.4% [24/33 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2012)	81.8% [38/40 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2002)	81.4% [30/33 countries]
% of those who think that children are a financial burden (2012)	19.7% [37/40 countries]
% of those who think that those with young children should be medically prioritized over those not (2011)	44.0% [16/32 countries]
% of those who think that a same sex female couple can bring up a child as well as a male-female couple (2012)	42.7% [14/31 countries]
% of those who think that a same sex male couple can bring up a child as well as a male-female couple (2012)	37.0% [12/31 countries]
% of those who think that having children increases people's social standing in society (2012)	33.4% [32/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children restricts the employment and career chances (2012)	21.2% [40/40 countries]

	Finland
% of those who live with their brother/ sister, among those who have brother/ sister (2017)	3.7% [16/30 countries]
% of those who but do not live with their brother/ sister but contact frequently (2017)	42.7% [24/30 countries]
Total public social expenditure on families as % of GDP (2017)	2.87% [14/37 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	67.0% [25/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	38.9% [25/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2001)	66.7% [20/27 countries]
% of those who think that their family members put pressure on them about the way they live or organise their personal life (2017)	46.8% [2/30 countries]
% of those who feel that their family, relatives and/or friends make too many demands on them (2017)	31.9% [9/30 countries]
% of those who feel that their family, relatives and/or friends make too many demands on them (2001)	40.6% [6/27 countries]
% of those who face anger of their family or close friends (2017)	36.4% [6/30 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2012)	5.52 [23/41 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2002)	5.43 [23/33 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with the relationships with family members (7 steps) (2018)	5.88 [20/47 countries]
Fathers' time spent on physical care and child supervision (as mothers=100) (Latest available year)	44.6 [5/20 countries]

	Finland
Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15?49 years subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner in their lifetime (%) (2018)	23% [82/151 countries]

	Finland
International migrant stock (% of immigrants in the population) (2020)	7.0% [108/231 countries]
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum (2019)	23,458 [60/164 countries]
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum (per 10,000 people) (2019)	42.5 [39/157 countries]
% of those who experience migration (2008)	87.1% [6/44 countries]
% of those who experience international migration (2008)	11.6% [19/44 countries]
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to find a place to live (2017)	32.0% [28/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to find a place to live (2017)	29.1% [3/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to find a place to live (2017)	19.6% [5/30 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (2013)	17.5% [6/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (2003)	24.6% [4/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (2013)	39.4% [26/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (2003)	34.6% [31/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (2013)	52.0% [14/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (2003)	48.5% [18/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigration is the most important issue for their country (2010)	7.7% [6/35 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between domestic-born and foreign-born (2019)	64.6% [8/29 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (2013)	28.2% [21/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (2003)	20.8% [27/33 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (2013)	28.5% [25/33 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (2003)	27.6% [23/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (2013)	45.9% [14/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (2003)	47.4% [16/33 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (2013)	57.4% [15/33 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (2003)	59.9% [11/33 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (2013)	33.4% [21/33 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (2003)	45.6% [16/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants should give up original culture and adopt their culture (2013)	9.9% [17/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (2013)	26.8% [24/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (2003)	38.1% [21/34 countries]
% of those who agree that their country's culture is generally undermined by immigrants (2013)	19.4% [27/33 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (2013)	44.4% [17/33 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (2003)	30.1% [23/34 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants to their country who are not citizens should have the same rights as their country's citizens (2013)	25.7% [31/33 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants to their country who are not citizens should have the same rights as their country's citizens (2003)	37.1% [31/34 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (2013)	73.9% [15/33 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (2003)	77.7% [20/34 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants should have equal access to public education (2013)	74.0% [20/33 countries]
% of those who think that people prejudiced against any racial or ethnic group should be allowed to hold public meetings (2014)	27.7% [9/34 countries]

	Finland
GDP (current US$, billions) (2021)	298.868 [46/192 countries]
GDP per capita (current US$) (2021)	54,008 [13/192 countries]
GDP per capita (PPP, current international$) (2021)	53,757 [23/192 countries]
GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) (2021)	53,660 [14/173 countries]
Labour Productivity (GDP per hour worked, current PPP US$) (2020)	70.1 [15/35 countries]
Shadow economy, as % of GDP (2015)	13.3% [135/158 countries]
% of those who think that the economy is the most important issue for their country (2010)	38.5% [7/35 countries]
Total reserves (includes gold, 100 million US$) (2021)	167 [63/141 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow (2016)	68.1% [32/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow (2006)	63.8% [30/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (2013)	55.0% [15/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (2003)	69.7% [11/34 countries]

	Finland
Share prices (10 years ago as 100) (2021)	185 [32/42 countries]
% of currency and deposits in household financial assets	31.3% (2020) [20/38 countries]

	Finland
Price level index - Gross Domestic Product [= the whole national economy] (OECD=100) (2017)	112 [10/49 countries]
Price level index - Food (OECD=100) (2017)	107 [15/49 countries]
Price level index - Bread and cereals (OECD=100) (2017)	116 [12/49 countries]
Price level index - Meat (OECD=100) (2017)	119 [15/49 countries]
Price level index - Fish (OECD=100) (2017)	113 [10/49 countries]
Price level index - Milk, cheese and eggs (OECD=100) (2017)	104 [20/49 countries]
Price level index - Fruits, vegetables, potatoes (OECD=100) (2017)	113 [10/49 countries]
Price level index - Non-alcoholic beverages (OECD=100) (2017)	113 [14/49 countries]
Price level index - Alcoholic beverages (OECD=100) (2017)	152 [7/49 countries]
Price level index - Tobacco (OECD=100) (2017)	117 [12/49 countries]
Price level index - Clothing and footwear (OECD=100) (2017)	120 [8/49 countries]
Price level index - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (OECD=100) (2017)	127 [11/49 countries]
Price level index - Hospital services (OECD=100) (2017)	80 [20/49 countries]
Price level index - Transport (OECD=100) (2017)	127 [7/49 countries]
Price level index - Communication (OECD=100) (2017)	63 [36/49 countries]
Price level index - Recreation and culture (OECD=100) (2017)	117 [7/49 countries]
Price level index - Education (OECD=100) (2017)	95 [17/49 countries]
Price level index - Restaurants and hotels (OECD=100) (2017)	127 [8/49 countries]
Price level index - Construction (OECD=100) (2017)	121 [9/49 countries]
Price level index - Services in total (OECD=100) (2017)	113 [11/49 countries]
Long-term interest rate (2021)	-0.10% [33/37 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control (2016)	69.7% [34/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control (2006)	78.7% [25/33 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	17.3% [30/36 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	10.4% [21/25 countries]

	Finland
Income inequality (gini coefficient) (2018)	0.269 [7/37 countries]
Poverty rate after taxes and transfers (% of those below 50% of the current median income) (2018)	6.5% [35/37 countries]
% of those who are dissatisfied with their earnings (2009)	60.8% [18/41 countries]
% of those who think that it is difficult for their household to make ends meet (2019)	16.3% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that it is difficult for their household to make ends meet (2017)	17.4% [26/29 countries]
% of those who think that it will be difficult for their household to make ends meet for the next 12 months (2019)	17.2% [25/29 countries]
% of those who skip a meal because there is not enough money once a month or more (2019)	5.5% [20/29 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	56.6% [39/41 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	63.6% [28/33 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	19.9% [16/41 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	12.5% [24/33 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2012)	22.3% [9/41 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2002)	19.6% [7/33 countries]
% of those who think that the income distribution of their country is unfair (2019)	71.2% [19/29 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2019)	70.3% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2017)	70.2% [26/30 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2009)	71.5% [34/41 countries]
% of those who contact people who are a lot poorer than them every day (2019)	22.5% [17/29 countries]
% of those who contact people who are a lot richer than them every day (2019)	17.8% [14/29 countries]
Extent of anger at differences in wealth (2019)	5.09 [15/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (2019)	34.5% [16/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (2009)	34.0% [31/41 countries]
% of those who think that differences in peoplefs standard of living should be small for a society to be fair (2017)	62.5% [19/30 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2019)	73.1% [13/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2017)	73.9% [10/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2010)	73.3% [14/36 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2009)	74.8% [21/41 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2000)	76.9% [4/25 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (2016)	78.7% [22/35 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (2006)	77.8% [16/33 countries]
% of those who think that the government is tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	56.1% [21/28 countries]
% of those who think that private companies are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	13.9% [15/28 countries]
% of those who think that trade unions are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	14.5% [5/28 countries]
% of those who think that high income people are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	3.7% [6/28 countries]
% of those who think that low income people are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	5.1% [6/28 countries]
% of those who think that income differences do not need to be reduced (2019)	6.8% [7/28 countries]
% of those who think that politicians do not care about reducing the differences in income (2019)	69.9% [23/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in reducing the differences in income (2019)	10.1% [11/29 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	67.0% [25/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	38.9% [25/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2001)	66.7% [20/27 countries]
% of those who think that people with money should be left to enjoy it (2000)	33.4% [14/15 countries]

	Finland
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2019)	6.9% [23/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2009)	6.9% [34/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2019)	17.9% [26/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2009)	23.7% [35/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2019)	31.7% [1/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2009)	32.6% [2/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (2019)	41.3% [4/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (2009)	35.6% [7/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2019)	2.2% [21/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2009)	1.2% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2019)	0.2% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2009)	0.1% [38/40 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2019)	2.2% [27/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2009)	3.4% [31/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2019)	9.2% [26/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2009)	8.7% [34/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (2019)	64.3% [1/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (2009)	66.3% [1/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2019)	24.1% [23/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2009)	21.4% [28/41 countries]

	Finland
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (2019)	37.5% [1/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (2009)	34.6% [1/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (2019)	56.1% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (2009)	57.8% [40/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Middle class" (6 choices) (2019)	37.0% [18/28 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Middle class" (6 choices) (2009)	40.8% [19/38 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Lower middle class" (6 choices) (2019)	19.0% [13/28 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Lower middle class" (6 choices) (2009)	16.1% [25/36 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (2019)	6.4% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (2009)	7.5% [34/41 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the upper class (10 choices) (2019)	25.5% [1/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the upper class (10 choices) (2009)	22.1% [1/41 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the middle class (10 choices) (2019)	63.0% [24/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the middle class (10 choices) (2009)	63.7% [27/41 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the lower class (10 choices) (2019)	11.5% [26/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the lower class (10 choices) (2009)	14.2% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the upper class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	43.3% [3/29 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the middle class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	48.8% [28/29 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the lower class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	7.9% [22/29 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is higher than their fathers' job (2009)	48.2% [8/41 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is lower than their fathers' job (2009)	17.8% [33/41 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between people at the top of society and people at the bottom (2009)	45.9% [29/41 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	7.8% [28/29 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	6.4% [41/41 countries]
% of those who think that having well-educated parents is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	12.5% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that having well-educated parents is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	9.6% [41/41 countries]
% of those who think that having a good education is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	61.9% [19/29 countries]
% of those who think that having a good education is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	53.5% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that having ambition is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	49.3% [37/41 countries]
% of those who think that hard work is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	64.5% [21/29 countries]
% of those who think that hard work is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	62.4% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	33.5% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	29.9% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that having political connections is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	6.8% [27/29 countries]
% of those who think that having political connections is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	6.2% [39/41 countries]
% of those who think that giving bribes is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	2.0% [21/29 countries]
% of those who think that giving bribes is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	1.4% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that race is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	5.9% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that race is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	4.1% [41/41 countries]
% of those who think that religion is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	3.8% [26/29 countries]
% of those who think that religion is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	5.3% [32/41 countries]
% of those who think that man or woman is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	5.0% [27/29 countries]
% of those who think that man or woman is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	5.5% [39/41 countries]

	Finland
Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP)	14.7% (2021) [59/193 countries]
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in manufacturing	49.5% (2019) [23/37 countries]

	Finland
Tourism, employment, % of total employment	5.8% (2019) [22/39 countries]
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	60.7% (2019) [29/35 countries]
% of employment of large companies (250 and more employees) in Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	39.3% (2019) [7/35 countries]

	Finland
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them if they needed to borrow a large sum of money (2017)	43.1% [29/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to help them if they needed to borrow a large sum of money (2017)	30.8% [3/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to help them if they needed to borrow a large sum of money (2017)	15.4% [6/30 countries]

	Finland
Extent to which people trust major private companies (2017)	5.81 [2/30 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (2018)	84.2% [9/47 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (2008)	72.0% [18/44 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (2010)	45.8% [16/36 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (2000)	46.3% [18/25 countries]
% of those who think that major private companies comply with laws and regulations (2016)	72.6% [2/35 countries]
% of those who think that major private companies try to avoid paying their taxes (2016)	50.0% [24/35 countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country (2013)	60.4% [15/33 countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country (2003)	53.9% [21/34 countries]
% of those who have joined in boycotts (2014)	52.0% [5/34 countries]
% of those who have joined in boycotts (2004)	45.7% [9/38 countries]

	Finland
New business density (new registrations per 1,000 people ages 15-64) (2020)	5.88 [24/121 countries]
Cost of business start-up procedures (% of GNI per capita) (2019)	0.7% [169/190 countries]

	Finland
% of those who think that business, banks and industry have the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	48.2% [4/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business (2016)	51.0% [17/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business (2006)	31.5% [31/33 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology (2016)	74.8% [27/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology (2006)	65.3% [33/33 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for declining industries to protect jobs (2016)	44.4% [31/35 countries]

	Finland
Labor participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (2021)	80.5% [19/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (2021)	77.3% [7/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, male (% of male population ages 35-44) (2021)	92.2% [29/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 35-44) (2021)	86.6% [9/38 countries]
Employment rate, 60-64 years old (% of population ages 60-64), men (2021)	67.9% [25/38 countries]
Employment rate, 60-64 years old (% of population ages 60-64), women (2021)	68.8% [6/38 countries]
% of those who think that the employment of elderly people is good for the country's economy (2015)	52.4% [14/20 countries]
% of those who think that the employment of elderly people takes jobs away from younger people (2015)	39.7% [7/20 countries]
Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (2019)	3.8% [147/187 countries]
Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (2019)	3.8% [147/187 countries]
Employment in industry (% of total employment) (2019)	21.6% [72/187 countries]
Employment in services (% of total employment) (2019)	74.6% [35/187 countries]
% of employees whose job tenure is 10 years and more: male and female	34.3% (2021) [18/34 countries]
% of employees whose job tenure is 10 years and more: male	36.3% (2021) [18/34 countries]
% of employees whose job tenure is 10 years and more: female	32.2% (2021) [20/34 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (2015)	66.5% [25/37 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (2005)	62.5% [26/31 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (2015)	48.3% [20/37 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (2005)	44.7% [16/31 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (2016)	52.7% [26/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (2006)	58.3% [25/33 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government financing of projects to create new jobs (2016)	75.9% [29/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government financing of projects to create new jobs (2006)	69.9% [30/33 countries]

	Finland
Gender wage gap (comparison of median)	17.2% (2019) [4/27 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for promoting equality between men and women (2016)	81.5% [28/35 countries]
Maternal employment rate - child under 15	76.4% (2019) [14/40 countries]
Share of female managers	36.5% (2021) [18/39 countries]
Female share of the directors of the largest publicly listed companies (2021)	35.2% [11/43 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2018)	4.1% [45/47 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2012)	9.1% [29/32 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2008)	9.7% [41/44 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2002)	11.7% [31/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (2012)	74.2% [1/32 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (2002)	61.6% [3/33 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (2012)	78.2% [18/32 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (2002)	68.2% [25/33 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (2012)	38.1% [21/32 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (2002)	40.9% [22/33 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (2012)	31.2% [23/32 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (2002)	51.5% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (2012)	78.2% [7/32 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (2002)	61.1% [26/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (2012)	65.4% [4/32 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (2002)	47.8% [6/33 countries]
% of those who think that the mother and the father should each take half of paid parental leave (2012)	44.1% [7/41 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take most of the paid leave period and the father should take some of it. (2012)	52.4% [4/41 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take the entire paid parental leave (2012)	3.3% [39/41 countries]
% of those who think that no paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	9.6% [19/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (2012)	32.3% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (2002)	17.5% [9/33 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	23.3% [4/41 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work part-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	12.5% [12/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (2012)	16.7% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (2002)	40.2% [18/33 countries]
% of those who think that mother should stay at home and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	19.7% [37/41 countries]
% of those who think that mother should work part-time and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	44.1% [12/41 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that both mother and father work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	49.0% [10/41 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that father stay at home and mother work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	16.9% [35/40 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that mother stay at home and father work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	14.6% [11/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (2012)	62.7% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (2002)	37.0% [9/33 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (2012)	2.5% [34/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (2002)	8.0% [23/33 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2012)	44.2% [38/41 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2002)	50.9% [24/33 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2012)	56.7% [2/41 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2002)	52.0% [6/33 countries]

	Finland
Share of self-employed who are own-account workers, men, % of total employed	9.8% (2020) [16/31 countries]
Share of self-employed who are own-account workers, women, % of total employed	6.4% (2020) [17/31 countries]
% of those who think that employees have more job security than the self-employed (2005)	55.6% [15/31 countries]
% of those who think that being an employee interferes more with family life than self-employment (2005)	8.6% [31/31 countries]
% of those who prefer being an employee to being self-employed (2005)	75.3% [1/31 countries]

	Finland
Part-time employment - male	13.3% (2021) [5/37 countries]
Part-time employment - female	21.1% (2021) [21/37 countries]
Temporary employment - male as % of dependent employment	14.0% (2021) [10/36 countries]
Temporary employment - female as % of dependent employment	19.3% (2021) [7/36 countries]
Temporary employment - 15-24 years as % of dependent employment	40.9% (2021) [15/36 countries]
% of those willing to accept temporary employment to avoid unemployment (2015)	62.3% [20/37 countries]
% of those willing to accept temporary employment to avoid unemployment (2005)	52.8% [22/31 countries]

	Finland
% of those who do any work for additional income in addition to their main job (2015)	16.5% [20/37 countries]
% of those who do any work for additional income in addition to their main job (2005)	15.9% [13/31 countries]