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After 98% Internet Penetration, Where Does Finland’s Digital Economy Go Next?

Finland has reached a point few countries can match. By late 2025, internet penetration stood at 98.2%, with over 5.5 million users in a population of just over 5.6 million. Mobile connections exceeded the population itself, reaching roughly 160%. The growth of Finland’s digital economy is no longer tied to getting people online. The next phase depends on how effectively that near-universal access translates into productivity, business value, and export potential.