Finland vs France: Labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data

Finland
55,925
in 2025
France
56,618
in 2025
Finland rank
12th
France rank
11th

Labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data over time

  • Finland
  • France
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How they compare

France currently reports 56,618 against 55,925 in Finland, a difference of 693.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 46 shared years of data; in 1980 it was France ahead.

Finland ranks 12th and France ranks 11th of 35 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 1 and France in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland France Difference Ahead
1980s 17,736 19,167 1,431 France
1990s 27,324 28,354 1,030 France
2000s 35,867 36,664 797.24 France
2010s 45,650 45,790 139.36 France
2020s 52,173 52,132 40.92 Finland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data, Finland or France?
France, at 56,618 against 55,925 in Finland as of 2025.
What is the difference in labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data between Finland and France?
693, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and France?
46 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2025.
How do Finland and France rank globally for labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data?
Finland ranks 12th and France ranks 11th of 35 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
40 places, 1,268 data points, 1975–2025
Last refreshed