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National economyGeneral government expenditure by function
The statistics on general government expenditure by function are part of national accounts and describe general government expenditure by function and sub-sector. The data are collected from several sources and published twice a year.
Figures
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Ratio of consolidated total general government expenditure to GDP by function category in 1990 to 2024*
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Ratio of general government sector expenditure on compensation of employees (non-consolidated net expenditure) to GDP by function in 2000 to 2024*
Ratio of general government expenditure on compensation of employees (consolidated net expenditure) to GDP by function in 2000 to 2024*
Releases
Growth in general government expenditure caused by old age and debt management in 2024
General government expenditure by function 2024
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Expenditure on social protection and debt management increased general government expenditure in 2023
General government expenditure by function 2023
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Expenditure on social protection and education grew in 2022
General government expenditure by function 2022
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Future releases
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Documentation
Description of the production, used methods and quality of the statistics.
Go to documentation of the statisticsReferencing instructions
Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): General government expenditure by function [online publication].
ISSN=1798-0828. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 7.3.2026].
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Contact information
Service email
rahoitus.tilinpito@stat.fiInquiries primarily
Juho Ivaska
Senior Statistician
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