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Changes to the database tables 29 September 2026
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The labour cost survey describes the level and structure of labour costs at fixed intervals of years. The statistics cover nearly the entire private sector, central government sector and local government. The data are collected and published around every four years.
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Labour costs in the private sector by industry (TOL 2008) in 2024
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Documentation
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Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Labour cost survey [online publication].
ISSN=1799-3288. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 4.10.2026].
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