The number of people in Finland who have received payment default records rose significantly last year, reaching over 380,000 by the end of 2025, according to information from Suomen Asiakastieto published by Ilta-Sanomat. This figure is alarming as it is approaching the all-time high of over 390,000 recorded defaults in 2020. The data indicates a troubling trend in the recurrence of payment defaults, reflecting broader economic challenges faced by many individuals.