Equities (Period average, Index) in Finland
Finland: Equities (Period average, Index) was 118.84 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Equities in Finland, 1957–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2016, equities in Finland stood at 118.84.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equities in Finland peaked at 216.04 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.6871, in 1958.
That places Finland 30th out of 37 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Equities (Period average, Index) in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 0.7694 | — |
| 1958 | 0.6871 | -10.7% |
| 1959 | 0.7785 | +13.3% |
| 1960 | 0.9562 | +22.8% |
| 1961 | 0.9457 | -1.1% |
| 1962 | 0.93 | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 0.981 | +5.5% |
| 1964 | 1 | +2.0% |
| 1965 | 0.9509 | -5.0% |
| 1966 | 0.8869 | -6.7% |
| 1967 | 0.7931 | -10.6% |
| 1968 | 1 | +26.7% |
| 1969 | 1.34 | +33.7% |
| 1970 | 1.56 | +15.8% |
| 1971 | 1.76 | +13.0% |
| 1972 | 2.34 | +33.1% |
| 1973 | 3.64 | +55.4% |
| 1974 | 3.52 | -3.1% |
| 1975 | 3.18 | -9.7% |
| 1976 | 2.85 | -10.3% |
| 1977 | 2.34 | -18.1% |
| 1978 | 2.26 | -3.2% |
| 1979 | 2.76 | +22.0% |
| 1980 | 2.94 | +6.4% |
| 1981 | 3.03 | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 4.05 | +33.8% |
| 1983 | 6.17 | +52.5% |
| 1984 | 8.67 | +40.5% |
| 1985 | 7.45 | -14.1% |
| 1986 | 11.36 | +52.5% |
| 1987 | 18.59 | +63.6% |
| 1988 | 24.68 | +32.8% |
| 1989 | 26.37 | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 19.9 | -24.5% |
| 1991 | 14.54 | -26.9% |
| 1992 | 13.71 | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 23.14 | +68.7% |
| 1994 | 35.72 | +54.3% |
| 1995 | 39.6 | +10.9% |
| 1996 | 34.97 | -11.7% |
| 1997 | 46.41 | +32.7% |
| 1998 | 65.67 | +41.5% |
| 1999 | 113.05 | +72.1% |
| 2000 | 216.04 | +91.1% |
| 2001 | 124.21 | -42.5% |
| 2002 | 96.23 | -22.5% |
| 2003 | 82.27 | -14.5% |
| 2004 | 88.5 | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 103.75 | +17.2% |
| 2006 | 129.58 | +24.9% |
| 2007 | 161.18 | +24.4% |
| 2008 | 122.52 | -24.0% |
| 2009 | 82.27 | -32.9% |
| 2010 | 100 | +21.6% |
| 2011 | 94.16 | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 80.62 | -14.4% |
| 2013 | 93.83 | +16.4% |
| 2014 | 109.12 | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 123.22 | +12.9% |
| 2016 | 118.84 | -3.6% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 118.84 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158.96, 75% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Finland's 118.84 is below the median for high income countries, which is 162.08, 73% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.745 | 0.6871 | 0.7785 | 3 |
| 1960s | 0.9793 | 0.7931 | 1.34 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.62 | 1.56 | 3.64 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.33 | 2.94 | 26.37 | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.67 | 13.71 | 113.05 | 10 |
| 2000s | 120.65 | 82.27 | 216.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 102.83 | 80.62 | 123.22 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More financial sector data for Finland
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 151.59 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 2.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 110.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0027 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 151.59 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 2.82 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equities in Finland?
- Equities in Finland was 118.84 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest equities recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 216.04 in 2000.
- What is the lowest equities recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6871 in 1958.
- How does Finland rank for equities?
- Finland ranks 30th out of 37 countries with data for 2016.
- Is equities rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Equities (Period average, Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Financial Market Prices dataset presents country-specific information on share prices, providing insights into equity markets. These data are compiled using nationally defined methodologies and are not based on a standardized definition across countries.