Data Centers in Finland

Finland – Nordic Hub for Resilient Digital Infrastructure

Finland offers a highly stable and secure environment for digital infrastructure, making it an excellent choice for businesses prioritizing uptime, low-risk operations, and sustainable power. Its unique combination of robust connectivity, a cool climate ideal for efficient data center operations, and direct access to key European markets supports mission-critical applications and services that cannot afford downtime.

Finland: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Finland's network ecosystem is mature and reliable, providing excellent connectivity for both local and international traffic. With 42 data centers, it serves as a key digital gateway between Western Europe and markets to the east.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Over 25 network providers operate in Finland as of September 2025, offering a competitive and diverse marketplace. Carrier-neutral facilities are common, allowing customers to choose from a wide range of local and international carriers.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 7 cloud on-ramps are available, providing dedicated, low-latency access to 2 major cloud regions as of September 2025. Providers with a direct presence include:

• AWS
• Google Cloud (GCP)

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The primary exchange is FICIX (Finnish Communication and Internet Exchange), which has multiple nodes across the country. FICIX facilitates efficient local traffic peering, reducing latency and transit costs for connected networks.

Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are readily available from multiple providers. Global suppliers like Hivelocity and phoenixNAP offer solutions for customers requiring dedicated, high-performance computing resources.

Power Analysis

Finland is distinguished by its highly reliable and sustainable power grid, a critical factor for data center operations.

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity is estimated to range from €0.11 to €0.15/kWh as of September 2025. This competitive pricing, combined with a green energy profile, helps control operational expenses while meeting sustainability targets. The energy mix is dominated by renewables (~55%) and nuclear power (~34%).

Power Grid Reliability: The national power grid is well-engineered and extremely stable, especially in the southern regions where most data centers are located. The infrastructure is built to withstand harsh Nordic winters, ensuring high levels of uptime and service continuity.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Finland’s business environment is transparent, efficient, and welcoming to international investment in digital infrastructure.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are concentrated near Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa, the country's primary economic and technology hubs. This proximity provides low-latency connectivity to the financial sector, government agencies, and a thriving technology and gaming industry.

Regional Market Reach: From its strategic location in Northern Europe, Finland offers excellent connectivity to the Baltic states, Scandinavia, and is a viable gateway to Russia and Eastern Europe. Its position makes it ideal for serving content and applications to over 80 million people in the Nordic region.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Finland provides general financial incentives through Finnvera, its export credit agency, which can offer guarantees and insurance. This support helps de-risk investments and improve the financial viability of large-scale projects.

Natural Disaster Risk

Finland has an exceptionally low risk profile for natural disasters, making it one of the safest locations in the world for hosting critical infrastructure. The country's INFORM Risk score is 1.9 out of 10, classifying it as "Very Low Risk" as of September 2025.

Key hazard scores include:

• River Flood: 6.2/10
• Coastal Flood: 5.3/10
• Drought: 1.7/10
• Earthquake: 0.1/10

Risks from tsunamis and tropical cyclones are negligible. The primary environmental considerations are manageable risks associated with seasonal flooding in specific river basins and coastal areas.