The number of employed persons in Finland increased to 2553 Thousand in February of 2026 from 2531 Thousand in January of 2026. Employed Persons in Finland averaged 2321.16 Thousand from 1959 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2737.00 Thousand in June of 2023 and a record low of 1942.00 Thousand in January of 1994. source: Statistics Finland



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 2553.00 2531.00 Thousand Feb 2026
Employment Rate 70.40 69.80 percent Feb 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 68.60 67.70 percent Feb 2026
Population 5.64 5.60 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 312.00 295.00 Thousand Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 10.90 10.40 percent Feb 2026
Wage Growth 3.10 1.50 percent Jan 2026
Wages 4252.00 4207.00 EUR/Month Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 122.20 121.70 points Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 24.60 23.70 percent Feb 2026


Finland Employed Persons
In Finland, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2553.00 2531.00 2737.00 1942.00 1959 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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