Youth Unemployment Rate in Finland decreased to 22.20 percent in June from 28.10 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Finland Youth Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The youth unemployment rate in Finland was 19.17 percent in 2024. Between 1991 and 2024, the youth unemployment rate rose by 4.23 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Finland - Youth unemployment rate: Males was 19.60% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Finland - Youth unemployment rate: Males - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Finland - Youth unemployment rate: Males reached a record high of 26.00% in December of 2015 and a record low of 14.40% in December of 2022.

The monthly unemployment rate among individuals aged 15 to 24 in Finland fluctuated strongly between June 2022 and June 2024. During this period, the unemployment rate in this age group reached a low of 8.1 percent in March 2022 and a peak of 30.3 percent in May 2024. In June 2024, the unemployment rate was at 15.4 percent.

Historical dataset showing Finland youth unemployment rate by year from 1991 to 2024.

Finland: Youth unemployment, ages 15-24: The latest value from 2024 is 19.17 percent, an increase from 16.11 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 15.70 percent, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Finland from 1991 to 2024 is 23.96 percent. The minimum value, 14.14 percent, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 41.19 percent was recorded in 1996.

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Finland - Youth unemployment rate was 18.80% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Finland - Youth unemployment rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on September of 2025. Historically, Finland - Youth unemployment rate reached a record high of 31.90% in December of 1996 and a record low of 14.20% in December of 2022.

Finland FI: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 21.313 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 21.612 % for 2016. Finland FI: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 25.139 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.546 % in 1996 and a record low of 16.341 % in 2007. Finland FI: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Finland – Table FI.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Finland - Youth unemployment rate (15-24) was 10.00% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Finland - Youth unemployment rate (15-24) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on September of 2025. Historically, Finland - Youth unemployment rate (15-24) reached a record high of 11.70% in December of 2015 and a record low of 7.70% in December of 2022.

Finland FI: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 19.332 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.593 % for 2016. Finland FI: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 11.410 % from Dec 1979 (Median) to 2017, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.332 % in 2017 and a record low of 10.000 % in 1980. Finland FI: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Finland – Table FI.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Finland - Youth unemployment rate: Females was 18.00% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Finland - Youth unemployment rate: Females - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Finland - Youth unemployment rate: Females reached a record high of 19.40% in December of 2010 and a record low of 14.00% in December of 2022.

The statistic shows the seasonally adjusted youth unemployment rate in EU member states as of November 2024. The source defines youth unemployment as unemployment of those younger than 25 years. In November 2024, the seasonally adjusted youth unemployment rate in Spain was at 26.6 percent. Youth unemployment rate in EU member states Unemployment is a crucial economic factor for a country; youth unemployment is often examined separately because it tends to be higher than unemployment in older age groups. It comprises the unemployment figures of a country’s labor force aged 15 to 24 years old (i.e. the earliest point at which mandatory school education ends). Typically, teenagers and those in their twenties who are fresh out of education do not find jobs right away, especially if the country’s economy is experiencing difficulties, as can be seen above. Additionally, it also tends to be higher in emerging markets than in industrialized nations. Worldwide, youth unemployment figures have not changed significantly over the last decade, nor are they expected to improve in the next few years. Youth unemployment is most prevalent in the Middle East and North Africa, even though these regions report high unemployment figures regardless (Zimbabwe and Turkmenistan are among the countries with the highest unemployment rates in the world, for example), and are also highly populated areas with a rather weak infrastructure, compared to industrialized regions. In the European Union and the euro area, unemployment in general has been on the rise since 2008, which is due to the economic crisis which caused bankruptcy and financial trouble for many employers, and thus led to considerable job loss, less job offerings, and consequently, to a rise of the unemployment rate. Older workers are struggling to find new jobs despite their experience, and young graduates are struggling to find new jobs, because they have none. All in all, the number of unemployed persons worldwide is projected to rise, this is not down to the economic crisis alone, but also the industrial automation of processes previously performed by workers, as well as rising population figures.

The main themes of the 1995 youth survey were employment, unemployment and national identity. The respondents were asked whether they were studying at that moment and whether they were satisfied with their education in terms of gaining employment. Those in employment were asked about their job contract and whether the job was commensurate with their qualifications. The unemployed or the laid-off were asked about the spells and duration of unemployment and willingness to participate in a youth workshop. The respondents were asked to what extent they agreed with a number of statements relating to Finnish society, employment opportunities, unemployment benefits, employment situation, and means of increasing employment opportunities (for instance, did education significantly improved one's chances of getting a job, whether young people could be paid a lower wage, whether Finland should have more immigrants). Finally, the young respondents were queried about objects or sources of national pride. They were asked to what extent they thought Finns should be proud of certain things, such as sports achievements, Finnish social security system, design and architecture, art and music, and Finnishness. Another question probed opinions on the characteristics of a typical Finn (selfishness, tolerance, envy, violence, diligence etc). Future plans were charted by asking whether the respondents planned to work or study abroad, set up a business or acquire vocational education within the next five years. Since 1995, 17 - 29 year-old-women have had the option of voluntary military service in Finland. Female respondents were asked whether they intended to enter voluntary military service. Background variables included the respondent's age, gender, basic education, vocational education, economic activity, and municipality of residence.

In 2023, more than **** percent of ** to 29-year-olds in Finland were neither in education, employment nor training (NEET), the highest of the five Nordic countries. On the other hand, the NEET rate in Sweden and Iceland was only below *** percent, the lowest of the five countries.

Themes of the Finnish Youth Survey 2017 included learning and education. Questions charted experiences of learning in and outside of school. First, the respondents' views on learning, life skills and education were examined with attitudinal statements concerning, for instance, the significance of general knowledge and practical life skills, the importance of receiving feedback, evaluating the trustworthiness of information sources, the impact of education on employment, and Swedish as an obligatory subject in school. The respondents were asked to estimate the extent to which they had learned different skills at school and outside of school, for example, general knowledge, language skills, creativity, internationality, tolerance, decision-making abilities, social skills, media skills, financial knowledge, and critical thinking skills. Additionally, the respondents' views on the significance of these same skills for faring well in life were charted. Next, the respondents were presented with attitudinal statements according to which they evaluated their own time in comprehensive school and whether school had been enjoyable, e.g. with regard to their social relations with teachers and other pupils. In addition, the respondents were asked to estimate the effect of different factors on employment (e.g. talent, persistence, family background, residential location, chance). They were also asked whether they participated in the activities of any organisation or civic movement that aimed to influence society. The respondents' sense of belonging to their school or work community as well as the Finnish society more generally was examined. Finally, they were asked how meaningful they considered their daily lives and to what extent they felt that their lives had a sense of management, what sort of effects a possible lack of money had caused in their lives, whether they trusted other people, and how satisfied they were with their relationships and their lives in general. Background variables included gender, age, municipality of residence (categorised), years R had lived in current municipality of residence, how many times R had moved or switched schools, mother tongue (categorised), type of residence, household composition, R's and parents' country of birth (categorised), year of moving to Finland, parents' educational level, and perceived financial situation of the household. Some background variables also asked detailed questions regarding, for instance, employment, studies, motivations for studying, and quitting studies.

Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate) in Finland was reported at 16.93 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Finland - Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

The main themes of the 1996 youth survey were employment and unemployment in Finland. Other topics included education, working life, entrpreneurship, income sources, social security benefits, and mass media. The respondents were asked whether they were studying at that moment and whether they were satisfied with their education in terms of gaining employment. Those in employment were asked about their job contract and whether the job was commensurate with their qualifications. The unemployed or the laid-off were asked about the spells and duration of unemployment, willingness to enter apprenticeship training or participate in a youth workshop. Opinions on the most important obstacles to employment in their case and for young people in general were charted. The respondents were asked to what extent they agreed with a number of statements relating to employment opportunities, unemployment benefits, employment situation, means of increasing employment opportunities and racism. The statements included, for instance, whether education improved one's chances of getting a job, whether the respondents would rather take temporary work than remain unemployed if income were the same, whether they expected to gain better social status than their parents had, whether they would accept a person from a different ethnic background as their work colleague. Future plans were charted by asking whether the respondents planned to work or study abroad, set up a business or acquire vocational education within the next five years. Views were probed on obstacles preventing young people from becoming entrepreneurs/self-employed. Regarding income and social security benefits, the respondents were asked what was their most important source of income and whether they received certain income transfers during the past 12 months (social assistance, study grant, study loan, unemployment allowance or other unemployment benefits, maternal or paternal allowance, housing allowance or sickness allowance). Further themes covered interpersonal influence and mass media. The respondents were asked how much certain persons or bodies had affected the way they think (parents, relatives, teachers, the press, friends, television/radio, politicians, authorities, church or religion). Main information sources for current affairs (television, radio, the press, the Internet etc) were surveyed. Views were also probed on the reliability of information sources. Some questions covered what the respondents thought were the most interesting sources of communication, what kind of television programmes they watched and how they listened to the music (radio, Internet, music TV, albums/tracks). Background variables included the respondent's age, gender, basic education, vocational education, economic activity, municipality of residence, and parents' vocational education.

Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate) in Finland was reported at 19.17 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Finland - Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

This dataset consists of six group interviews with unemployed young adults and young adults who participated in employment promoting services. 29 young adults, aged between 20 and 29, were interviewed. Themes of the interviews included work, livelihood, well-being and sustainability. The dataset is mostly in Finnish, but one interview was conducted partly in Swedish. The interview data were collected as part of the Contribution of Social Work and Systems of Income Security to the Ecosocial Transformation of Society (ECOSOS) project funded by the Academy of Finland between 2015 and 2019. The interviews discussed, for example, the young adults' views and attitudes regarding the appeal of working life and paid work and the flexibility of the social security system. Opinions on how financial circumstances and nature are connected to a person's well-being were discussed, and the interviewees shared what they thought a sufficient standard of living meant. The interviewees also talked about their experiences regarding unemployment, living with scarce resources and the services of the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela) and TE Offices. Background information included the date of the interview and the age distribution and gender of the interviewees. The data were organised into an easy to use HTML version at FSD. The dataset is only available in the original languages (Finnish and Swedish).