Finland is making good progress in digital transformation, with a 78% open data maturity score. It ranks just below the EU average but is still seen as a “Fast Tracker”, showing active development.
The country has a strong policy framework (88%) and is putting its plans into action (86% implementation). Its open data portal is widely used (100%) and offers many datasets (93%), though governance and long-term support need improvement.
Open data is already making an impact:
- Health: The Findata authority supports secure reuse of health data and prepares Finland for EU-wide health data sharing.
- Mobility: The Fintraffic helps optimize ship arrivals using real-time data.
- Energy: The Fingrid Datahubcovers all electricity users in Finland, enabling smarter energy services.
Finland is also building data spaces across sectors:
- 33 initiatives in areas like health, transport, education, and smart cities.
- The Data Spaces Alliance Finland (since 2024) brings together key players like VTT, Nokia, and Sitra.
- New tools like DS4Skillsand IDSA-certified connectors are making data sharing more secure and interoperable.
Key facts:
- 1,200+ health data applications processed (Findata)
- 100% of energy users connected (Fingrid)
- €2.7M in EU funding for maritime data (NEMO)
With strong public-private cooperation and a growing ecosystem, Finland is helping shape Europe’s data-driven future.
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