Country Forecast.

The article provides a forecast on Finland's economy. Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed from 4.9 percent in the first quarter of 2011 to an annual rate of 2.7 percent in the third quarter. Consumer price index rose by 2.9 percent in December 2011 compared to a peak increase of just under four percent in July 2011. Finland's aging population will reportedly put a strain on the country's pension and health-care systems unless pre-emptive steps are taken.