Female labor force by age in Finland
Finland: Female labor force by age was 51,602 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in Finland, 1990–2024
Source: International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, female labor force by age in Finland stood at 51,602 people.
That represents a change of down 8.0% on the previous year and up 133.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in Finland peaked at 56,109 people in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,828 people, in 1997.
That places Finland 91st out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,762 people | 2,828 people | 7,009 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,662 people | 3,748 people | 13,199 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,385 people | 11,322 people | 29,874 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 44,399 people | 26,858 people | 56,109 people | 5 |
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More work & labour data for Finland
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 59.7% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 63.0% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 89.7% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 56.5% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15-6 79.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 80.1% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 78.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force by age in Finland?
- Female labor force by age in Finland was 51,602 people in 2024, according to International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 56,109 people in 2023.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,828 people in 1997.
- How does Finland rank for female labor force by age?
- Finland ranks 91st out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed).