The number of employed persons in Finland decreased to 2531 Thousand in January of 2026 from 2547 Thousand in December of 2025. Employed Persons in Finland averaged 2320.87 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 2531.00 2547.00 Thousand Jan 2026
Employment Rate 69.80 70.10 percent Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 67.70 67.70 percent Jan 2026
Population 5.64 5.60 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 295.00 277.00 Thousand Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 10.40 9.80 percent Jan 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 23.70 19.50 percent Jan 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
2531.00 2547.00 2737.00 1942.00 1959 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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