Business demography

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Enterprises
The statistics on business demography describe the dynamics, life cycle and employment impact of enterprises in Finland. The statistics contain data on enterprise openings and closures and on high-growth enterprises by region and industry. Data are published quarterly and annually.

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Releases

Business demography 2025, high-growth enterprises
Release
Business demography 2025, 3rd quarter, registered new businesses
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Business demography 2025, 2nd quarter, enterprises' estimated openings and closures
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Business demography 2025, 2nd quarter, registered new businesses
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Business demography 2025, 1st quarter, enterprises' estimated openings and closures
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Figures

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Registered new enterprises by legal form in 2019Q1 to 2025Q3

Enterprise openings and closures by industry (TOL 2008) in 2025Q2

Enterprise openings and closures by region in 2025Q2

High-growth enterprises by industry (TOL 2008) and year

Year-to-year change in the number of high-growth enterprises by industry (TOL 2008) in 2024

Documentation

Description of the production, used methods and quality of the statistics.

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Referencing instructions

Business demography [online publication].
Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 5.1.2026].
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Statistical experts

Inquiries primarily

Mira Kuussaari
Senior Statistician
029 551 3538

Other experts

Tommi Veistämö
Senior Statistician
029 551 3546