Finland's employment rate has shown a steady upward trend over the past decade, reaching 72.1 percent in 2024. The employment rate increased steadily from around 68 percent in 2015 to 73.6 percent in 2023. Unemployment trends and gender disparities While employment rates have generally improved, unemployment remains a concern. In 2023, Finland reported 204,000 unemployed individuals, an increase of 14,000 from the previous year. The unemployment rate in Finland stood at 7.2 percent in 2023, down from its peak of 9.6 percent in 2015. Notably, a gender gap persists in unemployment, with men experiencing a 1.4 percent higher unemployment rate (7.9 percent) compared to women (6.5 percent) in 2023. Gender equality in the workforce In 2023, Finland demonstrated a unique aspect of its labor market, with women slightly outpacing men in employment rates. Women's employment rate stood at 74.1 percent, compared to 73.1 percent for men. This narrow gap highlights Finland's progress in workplace gender equality, with the country's female employment rate consistently surpassing the EU average. The employment rates across different age groups varied, with the highest rates observed among 45- to 54-year-olds and 35- to 44-year-olds.

Unemployment Rate in the United States increased to 4.30 percent in August from 4.20 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This table shows the percentage of unemployed who were jobless for 27 weeks or longer in the United States in 2014, by state. In 2014, about 40 percent of the unemployed in Florida had been jobless for 27 weeks or longer.

In 2024, the employment rate in China decreased to around 62.4 percent, from 62.8 percent in the previous year. China is the world’s most populous country and its rapid economic development over the past decades has profited greatly from its large labor market. While the overall working conditions for the Chinese people are improving, the actual size of the working-age population in China has been shrinking steadily in recent years. This is mainly due to a low birth rate in the country. Economic slowdown – impact on labor market After decades of rapid development, the world’s second largest economy now seems to have difficulties to boost its economy further. The GDP growth rate indicated a declining trend over the last decade and the number of employed people decreased for the first time since decades in 2015. Under the influence of the global economic downturn, the coronavirus pandemic, and the US-China tensions, many Chinese enterprises are having tough times, which leads to a recession in China’s labor market. Chances for better employment situation The long-lasting Sino-U.S. trade war has caused China great loss on its international trade sector, which has been driving China’s economic growth for decades. However, there is also a lot China could improve. First, the potential of domestic demands could be further developed and satisfied with high-quality products. Second, it’s a good timing to eliminate backward industries with low value added, and the high-tech and environment-friendly industries should be further promoted. In addition, China’s market could be more open to services, especially in the financial sector and IT services, to attract more foreign investors. Highly skilled talents should be better valued in the labor market. Efficient vocational education and further education could also help change the structure of China’s labor market.

Employment Rate in Nigeria increased to 76.10 percent in the second quarter of 2024 from 73.20 percent in the first quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Nigeria Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This data set contains the veterans unemployment rate in Maryland. Figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and are subject to revision.

In 2024, the employment rate in Finland was measured at 72.1 percent, down by 1.5 percent from the previous year. The highest rate of employment was measured among 45 to 54 year-olds and 35 to 44 year-olds. The employment rate among 25 to 34 year-olds stood at 76.4 percent in 2024, while the rate for people aged 15 to 24 years decreased to 41.8 percent.

Sierra Leone SL: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at -24.074 % in Jun 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 50.000 % for Mar 2015. Sierra Leone SL: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data is updated quarterly, averaging -23.404 % from Jun 2014 (Median) to Jun 2015, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.613 % in Sep 2014 and a record low of -32.609 % in Jun 2014. Sierra Leone SL: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sierra Leone – Table SL.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Quarterly.

YE: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at 4.967 % in Dec 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of -7.956 % for Sep 2014. YE: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data is updated quarterly, averaging -7.281 % from Jun 2014 (Median) to Dec 2014, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.967 % in Dec 2014 and a record low of -7.956 % in Sep 2014. YE: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Yemen – Table YE.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Quarterly.

JO: Unemployment Rate data was reported at 13.075 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.875 % for 2014. JO: Unemployment Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 12.853 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2015, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.750 % in 2005 and a record low of 11.875 % in 2014. JO: Unemployment Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.

Curacao DD: Unemployment Rate: % Change data was reported at -7.692 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2014. Curacao DD: Unemployment Rate: % Change data is updated yearly, averaging -3.846 % from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2015, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 % in 2014 and a record low of -7.692 % in 2015. Curacao DD: Unemployment Rate: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Curacao – Table DD.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.

Dominican Republic DO: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at -8.950 % in Jun 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of -7.155 % for Mar 2017. Dominican Republic DO: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data is updated quarterly, averaging -4.693 % from Sep 2014 (Median) to Jun 2017, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.350 % in Sep 2014 and a record low of -19.691 % in Dec 2015. Dominican Republic DO: Unemployment Rate: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Dominican Republic – Table DO.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Quarterly.

Unemployment Rate in China increased to 5.30 percent in August from 5.20 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides - China Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Brazil decreased to 5.60 percent in July from 5.80 percent in June of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate in South Africa increased to 33.20 percent in the second quarter of 2025 from 32.90 percent in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - South Africa Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Canada increased to 7.10 percent in August from 6.90 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In the period from 2014 to 2024, the unemployment rate in Finland reached a peak of 9.6 percent in 2015 and, since then decreased rather steadily until 2020. In 2024, the unemployment rate was at 8.4 percent.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Nigeria decreased to 6.50 percent in the second quarter of 2024 from 8.40 percent in the first quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Nigeria Youth Unemployment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Haiti increased to 15.10 percent in 2024 from 14.90 percent in 2023. This dataset provides - Haiti Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.