Labour force survey

Producer:	Statistics Finland
Data:	Latest release: Employment continued to grow in February 22 Mar 2022 According to Statistics Finlands Labour Force Survey, the number of employed people was 89,000 higher in February 2022 than one year ago. The number of unemployed persons was 40,000 fewer in February than a year ago. The trend of the employment rate in February was 74.0 per cent and the trend of the unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent.
Description:	The Labour Force Survey collects statistical data on the participation in work, employment, unemployment and activity of persons outside the labour force among the population aged between 15 and 89. The Labour Force Survey data collection is based on a random sample drawn twice a year from the Statistics Finland population database. The monthly sample consists of some 12,500 persons and the data are collected with computer-assisted telephone interviews and a web form. The information provided by the respondents is used to produce a picture of the activities of the entire population aged between 15 and 89. Read full description >>>
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Referencing instructions:

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Labour force survey [e-publication].
ISSN=1798-7857. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [referred: 5.11.2024].
Access method: http://www.stat.fi/til/tyti/index_en