Employment by detailed industry (NACE Rev.2) - national accounts in Finland
Finland: Employment by detailed industry (NACE Rev.2) - national accounts was 4.22 million in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
4.22 million
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
24th
of 43 countries
All-time high
4.33 million
in 1989
All-time low
3.48 million
in 1994
Years of data
46
1980–2025
Employment by detailed industry (NACE Rev.2) - national accounts in Finland, 1980–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Finland recorded 4.22 million for employment by detailed industry (nace rev.2) - national accounts in 2025.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment by detailed industry (nace rev.2) - national accounts in Finland peaked at 4.33 million in 1989 and was at its lowest, 3.48 million, in 1994.
That places Finland 24th out of 43 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employment by detailed industry (NACE Rev.2) - national accounts in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4.22 million | — |
| 1981 | 4.28 million | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 4.29 million | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 4.25 million | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 4.25 million | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 4.26 million | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 4.20 million | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 4.26 million | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 4.29 million | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 4.33 million | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 4.26 million | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 3.98 million | -6.6% |
| 1992 | 3.71 million | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 3.50 million | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 3.48 million | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 3.57 million | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 3.62 million | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 3.74 million | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 3.79 million | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 3.87 million | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 3.92 million | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 3.95 million | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 3.98 million | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 3.97 million | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 4.00 million | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 4.03 million | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 4.10 million | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 4.18 million | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 4.26 million | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 4.10 million | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 4.08 million | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 4.12 million | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 4.12 million | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 4.06 million | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 4.03 million | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 4.04 million | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 4.06 million | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 4.07 million | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 4.17 million | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 4.21 million | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 4.09 million | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 4.17 million | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 4.28 million | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 4.29 million | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 4.25 million | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 4.22 million | -0.7% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 4.22 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.68 million, 74% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Finland's 4.22 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.53 million, 65% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.26 million | 4.20 million | 4.33 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.75 million | 3.48 million | 4.26 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.05 million | 3.92 million | 4.26 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.10 million | 4.03 million | 4.21 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.22 million | 4.09 million | 4.29 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More work & labour data for Finland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.3571 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.35 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.3641 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.2994 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,282 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 583.99 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,261 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,341 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 4,601 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment by detailed industry (nace rev.2) - national accounts in Finland?
- Employment by detailed industry (nace rev.2) - national accounts in Finland was 4.22 million in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employment by detailed industry (nace rev.2) - national accounts recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.33 million in 1989.
- What is the lowest employment by detailed industry (nace rev.2) - national accounts recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.48 million in 1994.
- How does Finland rank for employment by detailed industry (nace rev.2) - national accounts?
- Finland ranks 24th out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment by detailed industry (nace rev.2) - national accounts rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employment by detailed industry (NACE Rev.2) - national accounts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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