Change
New database tables related to families and work have been published in the statistics with an age range of 20 to 64 years, and the old tables based on an age range of 20 to 59 years have been archived 10 June 2026.
Read more about the changeLabour force survey
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
76.5per cent76.5
May 2026
Labour force survey
Updated: 24/06/2026
Employment rate, persons aged 20 to 64, trend
75.2per cent75.2
May 2026
Labour force survey
Updated: 24/06/2026
Unemployment rate, persons aged 15 to 74, trend
10.8per cent10.8
May 2026
Labour force survey
Updated: 24/06/2026
Figures
See key statistical data in the figures.
Employment rate and trend of employment rate of persons aged 20 to 64 in 2010M01 to 2026M05
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Employment rate and trend of employment rate of persons aged 15 to 64 in 2010M01 to 2026M05
Unemployment rate and trend of unemployment rate of persons aged 15 to 74 in 2010M01 to 2026M05
Employment rate by sex 2009-2025
Employment rate by age group 2009-2025
Unemployment rate by age group 2009-2025
Shares of employed, unemployed and inactive population in the age group by year
Detailed tables of the statistics are available in the StatFin database
You can find updated tables in the StatFin database. Extract the data you need into tables, view the data as charts or download the data for your use.Go to the databaseReleases
Fewer employed persons and more unemployed persons in May 2026 compared to one year ago
Labour force survey 2026, May
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Mothers with at least three children clearly less often employed than mothers with one or two children in 2025
Labour force survey 2025, families and work
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Fewer employed persons and more unemployed persons in April 2026 compared to one year ago
Labour force survey 2026, April
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Future releases
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Documentation
Description of the production, used methods and quality of the statistics.
Go to documentation of the statisticsReferencing instructions
Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Labour force survey [online publication].
ISSN=1798-7857. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 24.6.2026].
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Contact information
Service email
tyovoimatutkimus@stat.fiInquiries primarily
Pertti Taskinen
Senior Statistician
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Other experts
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