Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Finland
Finland: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 277,800 Persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Finland, 1995–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Finland stood at 277,800 Persons.
The figure is up 16.5% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Finland peaked at 476,567 Persons in 1995 and was at its lowest, 172,100 Persons, in 2008.
That places Finland 25th out of 46 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in Finland, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 476,567 Persons | — |
| 1996 | 467,858 Persons | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 406,503 Persons | -13.1% |
| 1998 | 285,000 Persons | -29.9% |
| 1999 | 308,900 Persons | +8.4% |
| 2000 | 296,600 Persons | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 275,600 Persons | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 280,000 Persons | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 280,700 Persons | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 275,500 Persons | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 219,700 Persons | -20.3% |
| 2006 | 204,400 Persons | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 183,300 Persons | -10.3% |
| 2008 | 172,100 Persons | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 220,900 Persons | +28.4% |
| 2010 | 224,300 Persons | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 208,700 Persons | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 206,800 Persons | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 219,300 Persons | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 232,100 Persons | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 252,100 Persons | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 236,800 Persons | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 233,900 Persons | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 201,800 Persons | -13.7% |
| 2019 | 184,100 Persons | -8.8% |
| 2020 | 212,700 Persons | +15.5% |
| 2021 | 211,900 Persons | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 190,200 Persons | -10.2% |
| 2023 | 203,900 Persons | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 238,400 Persons | +16.9% |
| 2025 | 277,800 Persons | +16.5% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 277,800 Persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 273,650 Persons, 1.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Finland's 277,800 Persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 269,500 Persons, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 388,966 Persons | 285,000 Persons | 476,567 Persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 240,880 Persons | 172,100 Persons | 296,600 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 219,990 Persons | 184,100 Persons | 252,100 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 222,483 Persons | 190,200 Persons | 277,800 Persons | 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 labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Finland?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in Finland was 277,800 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 476,567 Persons in 1995.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 172,100 Persons in 2008.
- How does Finland rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
- Finland ranks 25th out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.