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Industry

The industrial classification divides units into industry classes based on their main economic activity. The main economic activity is the one that produces a majority of the unit's value added. The classification used is the Finnish national classification (TOL) derived from the statistical classification of economic activities in the European Community (NACE).



Statistics using the definition

Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

The industry is defined for the main and secondary jobs of employed persons according to the employer's establishment or the industry of one's own enterprise. Statistics Finland's Standard Industrial Classification is used in the definition of industry.



Statistics using the definition

Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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