Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Imputed Rentals for Housing for Finland

FINCP040200GYQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

-4.80

Year-over-Year Change

-167.33%

Date Range

1/1/2011 - 1/1/2025

Summary

The Consumer Price Index: Imputed Rentals for Housing for Finland measures the changes in the price of imputed rentals for housing, a key component of the overall consumer price index for the country.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

Imputed rentals for housing represent the estimated cost of living in owner-occupied housing and are an important part of the consumer price basket. This series provides insight into housing-related inflation trends in Finland that are crucial for economic and policy analysis.

Methodology

This index is calculated by Finland's national statistical agency based on survey data and other sources.

Historical Context

Trends in imputed rentals for housing are monitored by policymakers, central banks, and economists to assess overall inflation pressures.

Key Facts

  • Finland's imputed rentals index has a base year of 2015.
  • Housing costs account for over 20% of the total Finnish CPI basket.
  • Imputed rentals tend to be less volatile than actual rents.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This index measures the changes in the estimated cost of living in owner-occupied housing in Finland, a key component of the country's overall consumer price index.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: Trends in imputed rentals for housing are crucial for assessing overall inflation pressures and the cost of living in Finland, which is important for economic policymaking and analysis.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: This index is calculated by Finland's national statistical agency based on survey data and other sources.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers, central banks, and economists monitor this index to understand housing-related inflation and its impact on the broader consumer price index, which informs economic and monetary policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: This series is published on a regular basis by the national statistical agency, though there may be some lags in data availability compared to more frequently updated economic indicators.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Imputed Rentals for Housing for Finland (FINCP040200GYQ), retrieved from FRED.