Female labor force participation rates in Finland
Finland: Female labor force participation rates was 56.49 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
56.49
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
73rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
58.63
in 1990
All-time low
54.55
in 1996
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Female labor force participation rates in Finland, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force participation rates in Finland is 56.49, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates in Finland peaked at 58.63 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 54.55, in 1996.
That places Finland 73rd out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Female labor force participation rates in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 58.63 | — |
| 1991 | 57.38 | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 56.17 | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 55.44 | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 54.72 | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 54.63 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 54.55 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 54.86 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 55.06 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 56.32 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 56.57 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 57.28 | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 57.75 | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 57.63 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 57.57 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 58.16 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 58.34 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 57.33 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 57.37 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 56.86 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 55.87 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 55.74 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 55.87 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 55.57 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 55.3 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 55.41 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 54.98 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 55.03 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 55.69 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 55.68 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 55.17 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 55.93 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 57.27 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 57.49 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 56.67 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 56.49 | -0.3% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 56.49 is above the median for high income countries, which is 55.09, 1.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Finland's 56.49 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 54.59, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55.78 | 54.55 | 58.63 | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.49 | 56.57 | 58.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.51 | 54.98 | 55.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.5 | 55.17 | 57.49 | 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 female labor force participation rates in Finland?
- Female labor force participation rates in Finland was 56.49 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 58.63 in 1990.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.55 in 1996.
- How does Finland rank for female labor force participation rates?
- Finland ranks 73rd out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female labor force participation rates rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force participation rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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