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Finland has been ranked above average among the world's countries in democracy,[140] press freedom,[141] and human development.[142] Amnesty International has expressed concern regarding some issues in Finland, such as the imprisonment of conscientious objectors, and societal discrimination against Romani people and members of other ethnic and linguistic minorities.[143][144]
n the report of the European umbrella organization ILGA-Europe published in May 2023, Finland ranked sixth in a European comparison of LGBTQ+ rights.[145]
As of 2022, Finland has the 16th highest nominal GDP per capita in the world according to the IMF.
n addition to the fact that Finland is one of the richest countries in the world, it is known for its well-developed welfare system, which includes free education and a universal health care system.
The largest sector of the economy is the service sector at 66% of GDP, followed by manufacturing and refining at 31%. Primary production represents 2.9%.[146] With respect to foreign trade, the key economic sector is manufacturing. The largest industries in 2007[147] were electronics (22%); machinery, vehicles, and other engineered metal products (21.1%); forest industry (13%); and chemicals (11%). The gross domestic product peaked in 2021.[148] Finland is ranked as the 9th most innovative country in the Global Innovation Index in 2022.[149]
Finland has significant timber, mineral (iron, chromium, copper, nickel, and gold), and freshwater resources. Forestry, paper factories, and the agricultural sector are important for rural residents. The Greater Helsinki area generates around one-third of Finland's GDP. Private services are the largest employer in Finland.