Finland vs Ireland: Employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by NACE Rev. 2

Finland
967
in 2025
Ireland
1,257
in 2025
Finland rank
20th
Ireland rank
17th

Employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by NACE Rev. 2 over time

  • Finland
  • Ireland
05001.0k1.5k200820162025

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 1,257 against 967 in Finland, a difference of 290.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.3 times Finland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Finland ahead.

Finland ranks 20th and Ireland ranks 17th of 35 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 2 and Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 888.05 816.6 71.45 Finland
2010s 908.67 845.23 63.44 Finland
2020s 971.28 1,138 166.73 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by nace rev. 2, Finland or Ireland?
Ireland, at 1,257 against 967 in Finland as of 2025.
What is the difference in employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by nace rev. 2 between Finland and Ireland?
290, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Ireland?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Finland and Ireland rank globally for employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by nace rev. 2?
Finland ranks 20th and Ireland ranks 17th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by NACE Rev. 2 activity (2008-2026). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Employed persons in knowledge-intensive activities by NACE Rev. 2 activity (2008-2026)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 651 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed