Finland Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Finland's female labor participation was 56.49% in 2025, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Finland's female labor participation stood at 56.49% in 2025, a decline of +0.17pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 56.93% by 2026. Finland ranked 71st globally.
Finland’s female labor‑force participation stood at 56.49 % in 2025, placing the country 71st globally, and reflects a modest decline from the all‑time peak of 58.63 % recorded in 1990. The lowest point in the series occurred in 1996 at 54.55 %, after which participation has gradually risen but has not returned to its early‑1990s level. Over the 36‑year coverage period the indicator has remained within a narrow band of roughly four percentage points, suggesting structural stability but limited progress in expanding women’s employment. Compared with peers of similar rank, Finland’s rate is marginally below Guam’s 56.52 % and above the United States’ 56.34 % in the same year, indicating that its performance is broadly aligned with other upper‑mid‑range economies. Future movements will likely hinge on policy measures that address childcare availability and flexible work arrangements, which could either sustain the modest upward trajectory or reverse it if left unaddressed.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 57.04% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 56.98% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 56.93% | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.49% | −0.17pp | #71 |
| 2024 | 56.67% | −0.82pp | #68 |
| 2023 | 57.49% | +0.22pp | #62 |
| 2022 | 57.27% | +1.34pp | #62 |
| 2021 | 55.93% | +0.75pp | #67 |
| 2020 | 55.18% | −0.50pp | #73 |
| 2019 | 55.68% | −0.01pp | #73 |
| 2018 | 55.69% | +0.66pp | #70 |
| 2017 | 55.03% | +0.05pp | #79 |
| 2016 | 54.98% | −0.42pp | #78 |
| 2015 | 55.41% | +0.11pp | #72 |
| 2014 | 55.30% | −0.27pp | #70 |
| 2013 | 55.57% | −0.30pp | #70 |
| 2012 | 55.87% | +0.12pp | #71 |
| 2011 | 55.74% | −0.13pp | #68 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Finland's female labor participation was 56.49% in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Finland's female labor participation peaked at 58.63% in 1990.
The lowest female labor participation in Finland was 54.56% in 1996.
Finland ranks 71st globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's female labor participation is projected to reach 56.93% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Finland in 2025 was 56.49%. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_female-labor-participation,
title = {Finland Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}