Finland vs Norway: Labour force by NUTS 2 region

Finland
2,868
in 2025
Norway
3,039
in 2025
Finland rank
22nd
Norway rank
20th

Labour force by NUTS 2 region over time

  • Finland
  • Norway
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 3,039 against 2,868 in Finland, a difference of 171.

That makes Norway's figure about 1.1 times Finland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Finland ahead.

Finland ranks 22nd and Norway ranks 20th of 33 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 2 and Norway in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Norway Difference Ahead
1990s 2,642 2,328 313.3 Finland
2000s 2,669 2,432 237.09 Finland
2010s 2,697 2,719 22.11 Norway
2020s 2,810 2,950 140.53 Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour force by nuts 2 region, Finland or Norway?
Norway, at 3,039 against 2,868 in Finland as of 2025.
What is the difference in labour force by nuts 2 region between Finland and Norway?
171, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Norway?
27 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2025.
How do Finland and Norway rank globally for labour force by nuts 2 region?
Finland ranks 22nd and Norway ranks 20th of 33 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Labour force by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Labour force by NUTS 2 region
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
476 places, 11,183 data points, 1999–2025
Last refreshed