Female labor force by age in Finland
Finland: Female labor force by age was 51,602 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
51,602 people
Change on year
down 8.0%
World rank
91st
of 188 countries
All-time high
56,109 people
in 2023
All-time low
2,828 people
in 1997
Years of data
35
1990–2024
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.
Female labor force by age in Finland, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6,488 people | — |
| 1991 | 6,854 people | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 7,009 people | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 6,698 people | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 6,366 people | -5.0% |
| 1995 | 6,283 people | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 6,490 people | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 2,828 people | -56.4% |
| 1998 | 4,832 people | +70.9% |
| 1999 | 3,773 people | -21.9% |
| 2000 | 4,931 people | +30.7% |
| 2001 | 4,264 people | -13.5% |
| 2002 | 5,126 people | +20.2% |
| 2003 | 5,275 people | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 3,748 people | -28.9% |
| 2005 | 7,541 people | +101.2% |
| 2006 | 9,893 people | +31.2% |
| 2007 | 11,737 people | +18.6% |
| 2008 | 10,906 people | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 13,199 people | +21.0% |
| 2010 | 11,322 people | -14.2% |
| 2011 | 14,973 people | +32.2% |
| 2012 | 20,096 people | +34.2% |
| 2013 | 20,407 people | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 22,101 people | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 23,156 people | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 27,290 people | +17.9% |
| 2017 | 26,603 people | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 28,024 people | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 29,874 people | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 26,858 people | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 38,269 people | +42.5% |
| 2022 | 49,155 people | +28.4% |
| 2023 | 56,109 people | +14.1% |
| 2024 | 51,602 people | -8.0% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 51,602 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 39,049 people, 1.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Finland's 51,602 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,446 people, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
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 |
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 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).