Finland vs Sweden: Young persons neither: quarterly data
Finland
55
in 2026
Sweden
45
in 2026
Finland rank
22nd
Sweden rank
24th
Young persons neither: quarterly data over time
- Finland
- Sweden
How they compare
Finland currently reports 55 against 45 in Sweden, a difference of 10.
That makes Finland's figure about 1.2 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Sweden ahead.
Finland ranks 22nd and Sweden ranks 24th of 45 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58 | 99 | 41 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 51.3 | 70.5 | 19.2 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 47.86 | 54.71 | 6.86 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher young persons neither in employment nor in education and training, Finland or Sweden?
- Finland, at 55 against 45 in Sweden as of 2026.
- What is the difference in young persons neither in employment nor in education and training between Finland and Sweden?
- 10, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Sweden?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
- How do Finland and Sweden rank globally for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training?
- Finland ranks 22nd and Sweden ranks 24th of 45 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.