The number of unemployed persons in Finland increased to 376 Thousand in May of 2026 from 336 Thousand in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Finland averaged 167.34 Thousand from 1959 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 512.00 Thousand in May of 1994 and a record low of 15.00 Thousand in May of 1962. source: Statistics Finland



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 2594.00 2559.00 Thousand May 2026
Employment Rate 71.30 70.20 percent May 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 71.30 69.50 percent May 2026
Population 5.64 5.60 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 376.00 336.00 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 12.70 11.60 percent May 2026
Wage Growth 2.50 3.30 percent Apr 2026
Wages 4269.00 4253.00 EUR/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 122.80 122.20 points Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 37.80 28.00 percent May 2026


Finland Unemployed Persons
In Finland, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
376.00 336.00 512.00 15.00 1959 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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