Finland consistently tops international competitiveness surveys, thanks to the country’s healthy economy, efficient public institutions and technology-driven industry. Factors that favour doing business in Finland include government stability, high grow potential, transparency and low inflation.

Foreign companies locating Finland enjoy high return on investments. Businesses are better able to make long-range plans in optimal climate for economic growth.

Helsinki – European super region

The Helsinki metropolitan area ranks among the highest in Europe in terms of creativity, knowledge economy, sectoral productivity performance and economic performance, according to the European Competitiveness Index (ECI) 2004 & 2006.

Indeed, in terms of European competitiveness, starting from school level, Helsinki ranks as one of the European super regions, leading the way in development based on knowledge creation and utilisation.

This has been noted also by foreign-owned companies operating in Finland, of which more than 70 percent have settled in the Helsinki region.

For further information
Enchanting Finland
Invest in Finland
Uusimaa Regional Council
Statistics Finland, Finland in figures

European Competitiveness Index (ECI) 2004: Finland
European Competitiveness Index (ECI) 2006
OECD PISA 2003: Young finns among the OECD top in mathematical, science and reading literacy and in problem-solving