Data Centers in Finland

Finland – Nordic Stability, Global Connectivity

Finland offers a highly stable and secure environment for digital infrastructure, making it a prime choice for businesses prioritizing uptime, low-latency access to Northern Europe, and green energy. Its combination of robust connectivity, a cool climate, and very low natural disaster risk ensures that critical data assets remain both accessible and protected.

Finland: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Finland's network ecosystem is mature and highly interconnected, providing reliable, low-latency routes across Northern Europe.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: With over 25 unique network providers present as of September 2025, Finland offers a competitive and diverse connectivity marketplace. The country's data centers provide extensive carrier-neutral interconnection options.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Finland hosts over 7 dedicated cloud on-ramps, enabling direct, private access to 2 major cloud regions as of September 2025. Available providers include:

• AWS
• Google Cloud (GCP)

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The primary exchange is the Finnish Communication and Internet Exchange (FICIX). FICIX facilitates efficient, low-cost traffic exchange between networks, lowering latency for end-users throughout the region.

Bare Metal: Bare metal server capacity is readily available from multiple providers. Options include global suppliers like Hivelocity and phoenixNAP, offering dedicated compute for performance-intensive workloads.

Power Analysis

Finland is a leader in sustainable and reliable power, benefiting from a cool climate that naturally reduces data center cooling costs.

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity costs are estimated between €0.09 and €0.12/kWh as of September 2025. This competitive pricing, combined with a grid powered significantly by renewables and nuclear, provides predictable operational expenses.

Power Grid Reliability: The national power grid is modern and highly reliable. Data centers are typically served by redundant power feeds from multiple substations, ensuring excellent uptime for mission-critical operations.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Finland provides a stable, business-friendly environment with strong government support for technology and exports.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are concentrated near the Helsinki metropolitan area, the nation's economic and technology hub. This proximity provides low-latency connectivity to financial services, gaming companies, and government agencies.

Regional Market Reach: From Finland, organizations can effectively serve the Nordic countries, the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), and parts of Eastern Europe. Its strategic location acts as a digital gateway between East and West.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The country offers general financial incentives that benefit data center operators and their customers. Finnvera, the state's export credit agency, provides export guarantees and insurance, which can reduce the financial risk of international service contracts.

Natural Disaster Risk

Finland has an exceptionally low risk profile for natural disasters, one of the lowest in Europe.

Based on the INFORM Risk Index, Finland's overall risk score is 1.9 out of 10, classifying it as "Very Low" as of September 2025. Key natural 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 hazards are localized flooding events, which are well-managed through modern infrastructure and planning.