Between 2013 and 2023, the number of nights spent at tourist accommodations in Finland showed fluctuating trends with notable variations. The period witnessed an approximate 1.4% increase in 2023, reaching 24.264 million nights. In 2020, nights spent plummeted by 43.65% due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacts. A strong recovery followed in 2021 with a 63.12% growth, and by 2022 the number of nights spent had surged by 12.72%.
From 2024 onwards, forecasts indicate incremental growth, leading to an estimated 25.87 million nights by 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.12% and total growth of 5.75%. This moderate growth reflects anticipated stability post-recovery from the pandemic downturn, indicating a return to pre-crisis levels and steady market conditions in the tourism sector.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of global economic conditions on international travel.
- Changes in travel behavior, including increased interest in sustainable and experiential tourism.
- Evolving geopolitical conditions which might affect tourist inflow.
- Technological advancements in travel facilitation and accommodations.
- Potential external shocks such as pandemics or climate change effects influencing travel patterns.