Finland's child benefit has not kept pace with rising prices. The current monthly payment for a first child is 95 euros, while an inflation-linked benefit would now be more than 150 euros.

According to Yle News, the figures show how the real value of family support has weakened as living costs have increased. The issue matters because child benefit is a direct part of many households' everyday budgets.

The numbers are now likely to feed debate over whether the benefit should be adjusted to better reflect inflation. For now, the confirmed facts are the current payment level and the size of the gap that has opened over time.