As others have pointed out the demographics of a country like Finland are completely different, even when compared to Canada. (Let's not even talk about the US.)
Finland doesn't have an Indigenous population for example (well they have the Sami but there are like 1000 of them.) which in our cities tends to make up a hugely disproportionate share of our homeless and destitute population.
Not having to manage that kind of challenge makes a huge difference.
Also, when it comes to not leaving people out in the cold (figuratively) small really is beautiful. At least if you're a wealthy country.
Smaller western countries are generally less likely to have "forsaken" people and areas, whereas bigger countries provide more opportunity, but also have a higher percentage of people on the losing end of life.
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