Pharmaceutical consumption in Finland
Finland: Pharmaceutical consumption was 361.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day in 2025. ▬ Flat
Pharmaceutical consumption in Finland, 1998–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day.
Analysis
In 2025, pharmaceutical consumption in Finland stood at 361.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pharmaceutical consumption in Finland peaked at 361.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day in 2025 and was at its lowest, 302.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day, in 2017.
Finland ranks 5th of 21 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Pharmaceutical consumption in Finland, year by year
| Year | Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 319.7 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | — |
| 1999 | 319.7 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 316.6 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 320.8 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 321.7 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 326.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 332.6 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 353.6 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 323.8 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 305.6 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 309 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 304.5 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 312 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 314 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 309.2 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 305.7 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 306.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 305.9 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 307.4 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 302.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 305.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 315 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 326.4 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 334.6 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 337.6 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 339.7 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 352.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +3.7% |
| 2025 | 361.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | +2.5% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 361.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day is above the median for high income countries, which is 311 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day, 1.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Finland's 361.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 313.15 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day, 1.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 319.7 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 319.7 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 319.7 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 2 |
| 2000s | 321.43 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 304.5 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 353.6 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 10 |
| 2010s | 308.27 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 302.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 315 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 10 |
| 2020s | 341.95 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 326.4 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 361.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 2 Croatia 321.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
- 2 Latvia 362.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
- 2 Hungary 442.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
- 3 Slovenia 312.7 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
- 3 Canada 417.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
- 4 Czechia 371.6 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
- 4 Netherlands 247.2 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
- 5 Lithuania 229 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
- 6 Estonia 223.4 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
- 6 Greece 352.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
- 7 Poland 175.6 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
- 7 New Zealand 351.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
- 8 Norway 342.2 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day compare
More health data for Finland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4544 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 11 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4631 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0202 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.1502 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0212 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pharmaceutical consumption in Finland?
- Pharmaceutical consumption in Finland was 361.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest pharmaceutical consumption recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 361.1 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day in 2025.
- What is the lowest pharmaceutical consumption recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 302.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day in 2017.
- How does Finland rank for pharmaceutical consumption?
- Finland ranks 5th out of 21 countries with data for 2025.
- Is pharmaceutical consumption rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Pharmaceutical consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total pharmaceutical consumption according to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification/Defined Daily Dose (DDD) system, created by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology. The unit of measurement is Defined Daily Dose (DDD), defined as the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used on its main indication in adults. The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system divides drugs into different groups according to the organ system on which they act and/or therapeutical, pharmacological and chemical characteristics. The main principles for the classification of medicinal substances according to the ATC is presented in the publication “Guidelines for ATC classification and DDD assignment”, WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology, Oslo. The publication “ATC Index with DDDs” lists all assigned ATC codes and DDD values. Both these publications are updated annually. The ATC codes are based on the 2026 version of the ATC Index. All alterations implemented from January 2026 are available on the WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology website at https://www.whocc.no/lists_of__temporary_atc_ddds_and_alterations/. Data should reflect, where possible, the total consumption for each pharmaceutical drug category, i.e. including consumption in hospitals. Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.