Finland: Retail sales Y-on-Y
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The most recent value is 2.52 percent as of January 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 0 percent. Historically, the average for Finland from January 1996 to January 2026 is 2.44 percent. The minimum of -6.58 percent was recorded in December 2022, while the maximum of 12.65 percent was reached in November 1998.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Finland: Retail sales Y-on-Y |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jan | 2.52 |
| 2025 Dec | 0 |
| 2025 Nov | 3.09 |
| 2025 Oct | 1.64 |
| 2025 Sep | 0.66 |
| 2025 Aug | -1.61 |
| 2025 Jul | 0.22 |
| 2025 Jun | -1.62 |
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Definition: The retail sales Y-on-Y is an aggregated measure of the sales of retail goods over a stated period. Because retail sales are a measure of consumer demand for finished goods, they are a leading macroeconomic indicator of the pulse of an economy and its projected path toward expansion or contraction.
Retail sales Y-on-Y is calculated as the percent change in the Retail sales index from the same month the previous year.
The Retail sales Y-on-Y measures only volume changes, i.e. price level changes are excluded.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | 2.00 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Retail sales | 93.50 | 1/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 2.52 | 1/2026 | percent |
| House price index | 104.69 | Q3/2025 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | -3.54 | Q3/2025 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -5.60 | 11/2025 | points |
| Consumer confidence | -10.30 | 2/2026 | points |