Temporary employees by occupation in Finland
Finland: Temporary employees by occupation was 328.8 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
328.8 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
20th
of 47 countries
All-time high
374 Thousand persons
in 2003
All-time low
278.9 Thousand persons
in 1995
Years of data
31
1995–2025
Temporary employees by occupation in Finland, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for temporary employees by occupation in Finland is 328.8 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.7% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temporary employees by occupation in Finland peaked at 374 Thousand persons in 2003 and was at its lowest, 278.9 Thousand persons, in 1995.
That places Finland 20th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Temporary employees by occupation in Finland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 278.9 Thousand persons | — |
| 1996 | 297.6 Thousand persons | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 306 Thousand persons | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 328.6 Thousand persons | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 364.9 Thousand persons | +11.0% |
| 2000 | 361 Thousand persons | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 373.8 Thousand persons | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 361.2 Thousand persons | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 374 Thousand persons | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 356.4 Thousand persons | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 345 Thousand persons | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 348.2 Thousand persons | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 346.3 Thousand persons | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 330.8 Thousand persons | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 308.9 Thousand persons | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 327.8 Thousand persons | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 334.6 Thousand persons | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 334.4 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 328.4 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 326.1 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 319.1 Thousand persons | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 329.8 Thousand persons | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 343 Thousand persons | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 361 Thousand persons | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 347.8 Thousand persons | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 323.2 Thousand persons | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 356.6 Thousand persons | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 370.7 Thousand persons | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 357 Thousand persons | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 352.3 Thousand persons | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 328.8 Thousand persons | -6.7% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 328.8 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 263.45 Thousand persons, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Finland's 328.8 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 299.4 Thousand persons, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 315.2 Thousand persons | 278.9 Thousand persons | 364.9 Thousand persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 350.56 Thousand persons | 308.9 Thousand persons | 374 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 335.2 Thousand persons | 319.1 Thousand persons | 361 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 348.1 Thousand persons | 323.2 Thousand persons | 370.7 Thousand 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 temporary employees by occupation in Finland?
- Temporary employees by occupation in Finland was 328.8 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest temporary employees by occupation recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 374 Thousand persons in 2003.
- What is the lowest temporary employees by occupation recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 278.9 Thousand persons in 1995.
- How does Finland rank for temporary employees by occupation?
- Finland ranks 20th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is temporary employees by occupation rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Temporary employees by occupation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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