Drug-related deaths increased in Finland in 2025
According to recent statistics from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), a worrying number of poisoning deaths occurred in Finland last year. During 2025, a total of 604 poisoning deaths were reported, a significant portion of which were related to drug use.
According to the statistics, there were a total of 224 drug-related poisoning deaths. This figure is 15 people higher than in the previous year. Although the total number of poisoning deaths remains high, the increase in drug-related cases in particular has raised concerns among authorities.
Experts are monitoring the situation closely, as drug-related deaths have long been a serious public health challenge in Finland. The figures show that the need for substance abuse services and preventive work remains high across the country.
Authorities and healthcare professionals continue to analyze the situation to better understand the underlying causes of the deaths. The goal is to find new ways to reduce drug-related deaths and to reach people in need of help more effectively than at present.