Juho Niukkanen (27 July 1888 in Kirvu – 17 May 1954 in Helsinki) was a Finnish politician prior to, during, and after the Winter War. He was a member of parliament 1917–1932 and 1936–1954, and represented the Agrarian Party (Maalaisliitto). He served as a minister in many cabinets. His most important office was as Minister of Defence in 1937–1940.
Juho Niukkanen was a favourite subject of many puns and jokes, because his name is derived from the adjective niukka (bare, meagre, economical).
| Preceded by Hannes Ryömä |
Minister of Finance (Finland) 1927–1928 |
Succeeded by Hugo Relander |
| Preceded by Hugo Relander |
Minister of Finance (Finland) 1936–1937 |
Succeeded by Väinö Tanner |
| Preceded by Arvi Oksala |
Minister of Defence (Finland) 1937–1940 |
Succeeded by Rudolf Walden |
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| Name | Niukkanen, Juho |
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| Date of birth | 27 July 1888 |
| Place of birth | Kirvu |
| Date of death | 17 May 1954 |
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