perusprosentti
Perusprosentti is a Finnish term used in public finance and social security to denote the base percentage applied in calculation formulas. The word combines perus- meaning base or fundamental, with prosentti meaning percentage. It is not a single fixed rate; rather, it refers to the percentage defined for a specific purpose by law, regulation, or budget decisions, and it may vary across programs and over time.
In practice, perusprosentti provides a standardized way to scale benefits or charges relative to a reference
Because the concept is administrative and sector-specific, the exact value and application of perusprosentti differ between
Etymology: The word is formed from Finnish perus- meaning base or fundamental and prosentti meaning percent,