Employed persons: quarterly data … detailed 1998-2008 in Finland

Finland: Employed persons: quarterly data … detailed 1998-2008 was 89.2 in 2008. ▼ Falling

Latest (2008)
89.2
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
22nd
of 38 countries
All-time high
114.8
in 1999
All-time low
80.3
in 2006
Years of data
11
1998–2008

Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in Finland, 1998–2008

02550751001251998200320081998: 114.61999: 114.82000: 111.12001: 101.82002: 98.62003: 93.82004: 882005: 89.22006: 80.32007: 84.22008: 89.2

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2008, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Finland stood at 89.2.

That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Finland peaked at 114.8 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 80.3, in 2006.

That places Finland 22nd out of 38 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Employed persons: quarterly data … detailed 1998-2008 in Finland, year by year

Annual values for Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1998-2008) - quarterly data in Finland, 1998 to 2008.
Year Value Change
1998 114.6 —
1999 114.8 +0.2%
2000 111.1 -3.2%
2001 101.8 -8.4%
2002 98.6 -3.1%
2003 93.8 -4.9%
2004 88 -6.2%
2005 89.2 +1.4%
2006 80.3 -10.0%
2007 84.2 +4.9%
2008 89.2 +5.9%

Finland compared with similar countries

  • Finland's 89.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 128.7, 69% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
  • Finland's 89.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 122.3, 73% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 114.7 114.6 114.8 2
2000s 92.91 80.3 111.1 9

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 19 Ireland 115.9 compare
  2. 20 Lithuania 101 compare
  3. 20 Lithuania 101 compare
  4. 23 Denmark 86.9 compare
  5. 24 Slovenia 81.2 compare
  6. 24 Slovenia 81.2 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Finland?
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in Finland was 89.2 in 2008, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 114.8 in 1999.
What is the lowest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 80.3 in 2006.
How does Finland rank for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1)?
Finland ranks 22nd out of 38 countries with data for 2008.
Is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Finland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1998-2008) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1998-2008) - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
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Coverage
40 places, 413 data points, 1998–2008
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