Information about cookies

We use cookies on our website. Necessary cookies are needed for the website to work properly. Other cookies are needed for presenting videos, podcasts and feedback services.

Read more about the cookies.

Go to content
Go to the home page - Statistics Finland

Number of working days lost in labour disputes higher than usual in 2022

Release related to topics:Work, wages and livelihood
release | Statistics on labour disputes 2022

According to Statistics Finland, there were 64 labour disputes in Finland in 2022. The number of employees involved in labour disputes was around 177,600 and the number of working days lost was about 962,600. One year earlier, the number of employees involved in labour disputes was about 22,500 and the number of working days lost was around 34,100. The greater industrial actions in 2022 than usual were mainly caused by strikes in the local government and health care sectors.

Key selections

  • The number of labour disputes in 2022 was 64, of which actual labour disputes numbered 48 and strike threats 16. The number of labour disputes in the previous year was almost the same, 50, but there were only five strike threats.
  • The majority of labour disputes, 46, or 72 per cent, were strikes and strike threats.
  • The most common reason for labour disputes was a dispute related to collective bargaining, totalling 40, or 63 per cent of labour disputes. Eighty-six per cent of working days were lost in labour disputes related to collective bargaining.
  • The number of labour disputes was highest in manufacturing (C), but most working days were lost in human health and social work activities (Q).

Tables

See key statistical data in the tables.

Labour disputes in 2000 to 2022

Database tables

Pick the data you need into tables, view the data as graphs, or download the data for your use.

Updated database tables
12fd
Classifications used:
  • Industry
Reference period cycle:
quarter
Updating frequency:
year
Statistics:
Updated:
12fe
Classifications used:
  • Industry
Reference period cycle:
year
Updating frequency:
year
Statistics:
Updated:
12fg
Classifications used:
  • Reasons for labour disputes
Reference period cycle:
year
Updating frequency:
year
Statistics:
Updated:
12kq
Classifications used:
  • Form of labour dispute
Reference period cycle:
year
Updating frequency:
year
Statistics:
Updated:
13n2
Classifications used:
    Reference period cycle:
    year
    Updating frequency:
    year
    Statistics:
    Updated:

    Future releases

    Documentation

    Description of the production, used methods and quality of the statistics.

    Go to documentation of the statistics

    Referencing instructions

    Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Statistics on labour disputes [online publication].
    Reference period: 2022. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 7.5.2025].
    Access method: https://stat.fi/en/publication/cl8lq0h7gru4p0dut8w0yb1wn

    Statistical experts

    Inquiries primarily

    Service email
    palkat.indeksit@stat.fi
    Matti Lahdenmäki
    Senior Statistician
    029 551 3690

    Other experts

    Olli Ruuska
    Senior Statistician
    029 551 3274

    Head of Department in charge

    Hannele Orjala
    Head of Department in charge
    029 551 3582