Protest and civil unrestElevated
Protests are persistent but usually manageable with planning.
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Finland political and security risk assessment
Finland carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 11 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and falling over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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What is the political and security risk in Finland right now?
Finland carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 11 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and falling over the last 12 weeks.
Steady at Low, with no standing risk flags.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 0.2% in 2025 with inflation at 0.3%.
What are the main risks of operating in Finland?
What has changed recently in Finland?
Finland moved unchanged this week and fell 8 points over the last 12 weeks, from 19 to 11.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is highly likely that Finland stays in the Low band through the end of December.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Trade equals 83% of GDP (2025 data). A highly open economy, so local disruption travels quickly through supplier networks.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$317.0 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth0.2%Latest data, 2025
Inflation0.3%Latest data, 2025
Trade83% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Population5.6 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Finland threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Finland for business?
Finland carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 11 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), unchanged on last week and falling over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Finland?
The main risk drivers are protest and civil unrest (elevated). Protests are persistent but usually manageable with planning.
What is the outlook for Finland?
We assess it is highly likely (80 to 90%) that Finland stays in the Low band through the end of December.
How often is the Finland risk assessment updated?
The Finland threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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