Data Centers in Finland

Finland – High Stability for the Nordic Digital Economy

Secure Infrastructure for High Stakes Operations

Finland is the preferred market for organizations prioritizing physical security and maximum uptime. It acts as a vital bridge between Western Europe and the Nordics, offering a stable environment where low environmental risk translates to reduced insurance costs and reliable long term operations.

Finland: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Finland maintains a competitive landscape for digital traffic, serving as a low latency gateway to Northern Europe.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Finland hosts a diverse carrier count of over 25 as of January 2026. Most major facilities operate with strict carrier neutrality, allowing you to select from a variety of transit providers and transport options for resilient architecture.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 7, enabling access to 2 cloud regions as of January 2026. This infrastructure provides low latency connections to AWS and Google Cloud (GCP) for hybrid and multi cloud architectures.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): FICIX is the primary internet exchange in the country, facilitating efficient local peering and reducing reliance on international transit for regional traffic.

Bare Metal: High performance bare metal options are available through global providers such as Hivelocity and Latitude.sh, offering dedicated resources for latency sensitive applications without the overhead of virtualization.

Power Analysis

Energy in Finland is characterized by sustainability and grid stability, which are critical for predictable operational costs.

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity prices are approximately €0.12/kWh as of September 2025. The national power mix is reliable and sustainable, consisting of approximately 55% renewables and 34% nuclear, which simplifies corporate sustainability reporting.

Power Grid Reliability: The Finnish transmission system is well-engineered and frequently cited as one of the most reliable in Europe. Redundant cabling and multi-substation support in primary data center zones ensure that local grid failures remain rare.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

The business environment in Finland is geared toward supporting large scale infrastructure and long term investment.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are located near Helsinki and Espoo, providing immediate access to the country's financial, telecommunications, and software development hubs. This proximity is vital for low latency applications serving the domestic corporate sector.

Regional Market Reach: Finland acts as a gateway for the broader Nordic and Baltic regions. Its infrastructure can effectively serve a combined population of more than 25 million people across Northern Europe with minimal delay.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Finland provides stability through export guarantees and insurance via Finnvera. These financial instruments reduce risk for international investors and support the growth of large scale infrastructure projects.

Natural Disaster Risk

Finland is classified as Low Risk with a score of 1.9/10 as of January 2026. Its location on a stable tectonic plate removes the threat of major earthquakes, while the cool climate prevents the formation of tropical cyclones.

Highest Scoring Hazards:

• River Flood: 6.2 – as of January 2026.
• Coastal Flood: 5.3 – as of January 2026 (Regional/Indirect risk).
• Epidemic: 2.0 – as of January 2026.
• Drought: 1.7 – as of January 2026.

Other natural threats such as earthquakes and tsunamis are not material to facility planning in this region. Site selection typically accounts for localized flood risks, ensuring that infrastructure remains protected even during seasonal melt or heavy rainfall.