Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Finland
Finland: Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 277.77 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Finland, 1995–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Finland stood at 277.77.
That represents a change of up 16.5% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Finland peaked at 412.99 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 172.15, in 2008.
Finland ranks 34th of 78 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 412.99 | — |
| 1996 | 380.66 | -7.8% |
| 1997 | 373.2 | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 331.76 | -11.1% |
| 1999 | 308.88 | -6.9% |
| 2000 | 296.63 | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 275.64 | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 280 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 280.73 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 275.46 | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 257.55 | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 241.45 | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 183.34 | -24.1% |
| 2008 | 172.15 | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 220.94 | +28.3% |
| 2010 | 224.28 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 208.72 | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 206.84 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 219.25 | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 232.11 | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 252.11 | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 236.76 | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 233.9 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 201.82 | -13.7% |
| 2019 | 184.08 | -8.8% |
| 2020 | 212.68 | +15.5% |
| 2021 | 212.16 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 190.18 | -10.4% |
| 2023 | 203.89 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 238.37 | +16.9% |
| 2025 | 277.77 | +16.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 361.5 | 308.88 | 412.99 | 5 |
| 2000s | 248.39 | 172.15 | 296.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 219.99 | 184.08 | 252.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 222.51 | 190.18 | 277.77 | 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 unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Finland?
- Unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Finland was 277.77 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 412.99 in 1995.
- What is the lowest unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 172.15 in 2008.
- How does Finland rank for unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Finland ranks 34th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) 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 International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.