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

Latest (2025)
55.02
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
55th
of 78 countries
All-time high
57.56
in 2008
All-time low
50.12
in 1996
Years of data
31
1995–2025

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Finland, 1995–2025

02040601995201020251995: 50.71996: 50.11997: 51.11998: 52.31999: 55.62000: 56.22001: 56.82002: 56.62003: 56.32004: 55.72005: 56.32006: 56.82007: 572008: 57.62009: 55.52010: 54.92011: 55.32012: 55.12013: 54.32014: 53.82015: 53.42016: 53.42017: 53.82018: 55.12019: 55.42020: 54.42021: 55.82022: 572023: 56.72024: 55.62025: 55

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

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Finland, 1995 to 2025.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 52 Portugal 55.82 compare
  2. 53 Zimbabwe 55.75 compare
  3. 54 Belize 55.73 compare
  4. 56 Serbia 54.7 compare
  5. 57 Liberia 53.64 compare
  6. 58 Bulgaria 53.19 compare

See the full ranking of 78 places →

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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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Indicator
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
78 places, 1,396 data points, 1987–2026
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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.