Labour force survey

Statistics
The Labour Force Survey statistics describe labour market participation by population aged 15 to 89 monthly, quarterly and annually. Data are collected with a sample survey. Monthly and quarterly data are published on the 15 to 74 age group. The data content is based on EU Regulation.

Key figures

Employment rate, persons aged 20 to 64

76.9%
August 2024
Labour force survey
Updated: 24/09/2024

Employment rate, persons aged 20 to 64, trend

76.5%
August 2024
Labour force survey
Updated: 24/09/2024

Unemployment rate, persons aged 15 to 74, trend

8.3%
August 2024
Labour force survey
Updated: 24/09/2024

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Future releases

Figures

See key statistical data in the figures.

Employment rate and trend of employment rate of persons aged 20 to 64 in 2010M01 to 2024M08

Employment rate and trend of employment rate of persons aged 15 to 64 in 2010M01 to 2024M08

Unemployment rate and trend of unemployment rate of persons aged 15 to 74 in 2010M01 to 2024M08

Employment rate by sex 2009-2023

Employment rate by age group 2009-2023

Unemployment rate by age group 2009-2023

Shares of employed, unemployed and inactive population in the age group by year

Documentation

Description of the production, used methods and quality of the statistics.

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Referencing instructions

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Labour force survey [online publication].
ISSN=1798-7857. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 16.10.2024].
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Statistical experts

Inquiries primarily

Pertti Taskinen
Senior Statistician
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Other experts

Tatu Leskinen
Senior Statistician
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Ulla Hannula
Senior Statistician
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Kirsi Toivonen
Senior Statistician
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