More than two-thirds of Finns believe the country is heading in the wrong direction

Only 14 percent of Finns think the country is moving in the right direction, according to a new survey by the Finnish Business and Policy Forum (EVA).

The poll, reported by national broadcaster Yle, reveals that over two-thirds of respondents believe Finland is on the wrong track. While pessimism about the nation’s future is widespread, Finns remain more optimistic about their personal prospects.

Confidence in the country’s direction has declined sharply among supporters of the National Coalition Party (Kokoomus). Last autumn, nearly two-thirds of its voters believed Finland was heading in the right direction—now only one in three holds that view. Among Finns Party (Perussuomalaiset) voters, 40 percent still see the country on the right path.

Dissatisfaction is highest among Left Alliance supporters, with 94 percent believing Finland is moving in the wrong direction. The figures are similarly high for Social Democratic Party (SDP) voters at 87 percent and Green League supporters at 84 percent. Over two-thirds of Centre Party backers share this negative outlook.

A separate survey by Sitra, published last month, found that 40 percent of Finns expect their personal future to improve, while only one in seven anticipates a decline. However, the further the focus shifts from individual lives to broader societal trends, the more negative the outlook becomes.