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

Finland
55,925
in 2025
Germany
58,370
in 2025
Finland rank
12th
Germany rank
10th

Labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data over time

  • Finland
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 58,370 against 55,925 in Finland, a difference of 2,445.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Finland ahead.

Finland ranks 12th and Germany ranks 10th of 35 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 3 and Germany in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 27,237 29,020 1,783 Germany
2000s 35,867 33,439 2,428 Finland
2010s 45,650 40,746 4,904 Finland
2020s 52,173 51,794 379.5 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 Germany?
Germany, at 58,370 against 55,925 in Finland as of 2025.
What is the difference in labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data between Finland and Germany?
2,445, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Germany?
35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
How do Finland and Germany rank globally for labour productivity and unit labour costs - annual data?
Finland ranks 12th and Germany ranks 10th 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