Female labor force by age in Finland
Finland: Female labor force by age was 51,602 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
51,602
Change on year
down 8.0%
World rank
91st
of 188 countries
All-time high
56,109
in 2023
All-time low
2,828
in 1997
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Female labor force by age in Finland, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, female labor force by age in Finland stood at 51,602.
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 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,828, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6,488 | — |
| 1991 | 6,854 | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 7,009 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 6,698 | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 6,366 | -5.0% |
| 1995 | 6,283 | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 6,490 | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 2,828 | -56.4% |
| 1998 | 4,832 | +70.9% |
| 1999 | 3,773 | -21.9% |
| 2000 | 4,931 | +30.7% |
| 2001 | 4,264 | -13.5% |
| 2002 | 5,126 | +20.2% |
| 2003 | 5,275 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 3,748 | -28.9% |
| 2005 | 7,541 | +101.2% |
| 2006 | 9,893 | +31.2% |
| 2007 | 11,737 | +18.6% |
| 2008 | 10,906 | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 13,199 | +21.0% |
| 2010 | 11,322 | -14.2% |
| 2011 | 14,973 | +32.2% |
| 2012 | 20,096 | +34.2% |
| 2013 | 20,407 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 22,101 | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 23,156 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 27,290 | +17.9% |
| 2017 | 26,603 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 28,024 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 29,874 | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 26,858 | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 38,269 | +42.5% |
| 2022 | 49,155 | +28.4% |
| 2023 | 56,109 | +14.1% |
| 2024 | 51,602 | -8.0% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 51,602 is above the median for high income countries, which is 39,049, 1.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Finland's 51,602 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,446, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,762 | 2,828 | 7,009 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,662 | 3,748 | 13,199 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,385 | 11,322 | 29,874 | 10 |
| 2020s | 44,399 | 26,858 | 56,109 | 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 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 56,109 in 2023.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,828 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 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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