THL: Alcohol consumption continued to decline in Finland in 2025

Alcohol consumption in Finland continued its downward trend in 2025, with sales through shops, restaurants and other domestic channels falling compared with the previous year, according to new figures released by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). Recorded alcohol consumption, which includes retail purchases and alcohol served in restaurants and bars, fell by 4.5 per cent from 2024 levels. The figure amounted to approximately 6.9 litres of pure alcohol per resident aged 15 or older.