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General government establishments numbered 20,580 in 2024

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release | Regional statistics on entrepreneurial activity 2024

According to Statistics Finland, the number of general government establishments in Finland was 20,580 in 2024. Examined by region, the number of establishments was highest in the region of Uusimaa, where 4,891 general government establishments were operating. Examined by general government type, municipalities had the highest number of establishments, 11,873 in total.

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  • In 2024, wage and salary earners employed by general government totalled 590,434 staff-years when converted into full-time employees.
  • Both the number of general government establishments and the number of wage and salary earners employed by general government converted into full-time employees remained on level with the previous year.
  • Human health and social work activities (TOL Q) was the largest employer in 2024.

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11ge
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  • General government type
  • Region
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11gh
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  • Industry (TOL 2008)
  • Region
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11g5
Classifications used:
  • Industry (TOL 2008)
  • General government type
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Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Regional statistics on entrepreneurial activity [online publication].
Reference period: 2024. ISSN=2342-6268. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 19.12.2025].
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