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Inactive population

The inactive population refers to persons who were not employed or unemployed at the end of the year.



Statistics using the definition

Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

The economically inactive population consists of persons who are not employed or unemployed during the survey week. The concept of persons not in labour force can also be used of the inactive population.



Statistics using the definition

Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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