Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Finland
Finland: Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 55.02 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Finland, 1995–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Finland stood at 55.02.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Finland peaked at 57.56 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 50.12, in 1996.
That places Finland 55th out of 78 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 50.72 | — |
| 1996 | 50.12 | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 51.14 | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 52.3 | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 55.61 | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 56.18 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 56.77 | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 56.63 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 56.25 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 55.67 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 56.25 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 56.78 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 57.01 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 57.56 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 55.5 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 54.9 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 55.26 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 55.13 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 54.3 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 53.8 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 53.43 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 53.44 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 53.77 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 55.05 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 55.38 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 54.41 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 55.81 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 57.02 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 56.74 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 55.61 | -2.0% |
| 2025 | 55.02 | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.98 | 50.12 | 55.61 | 5 |
| 2000s | 56.46 | 55.5 | 57.56 | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.45 | 53.43 | 55.38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.77 | 54.41 | 57.02 | 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-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Finland?
- Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Finland was 55.02 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 57.56 in 2008.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.12 in 1996.
- How does Finland rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Finland ranks 55th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.