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The concepts described on these pages are words and expressions used in statistics with a specific, limited meaning. In everyday speech the word may have a different meaning. In connection with each definition you can find information about which sets of statistics use the concept.
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Active population
Persons who were employed or unemployed during the survey week belong to the active population. The concept of labour force can also be used of the active population.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- Valid
All persons aged 15 to 74 who were employed or unemployed during the survey week belong to the active population. The concept of labour force can also be used of the active population.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- 1 January 1997 - 31 December 2020
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
The labour force (active population) comprises all persons who were either employed or unemployed during the last week of the year. Participation in the labour force is determined on the basis of information derived from various registers.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- Valid
The labour force (active population) comprises all persons aged 15-74 who were either employed or unemployed during the last week of the year. Participation in the labour force is determined on the basis of information derived from various registers.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- 1 January 1900 - 31 December 2004
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
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