Finland Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Finland's services employment was 75.67% in 2025, ranked 147th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Finland's services employment stood at 75.67% in 2025, a rise of +0.21% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.07% by 2026. Finland ranked 147th globally.
Finland’s services sector now employs 75.67 percent of the labour force, a level that places the country at rank 147 globally in 2025 and represents the highest share recorded since the series began in 1991, when the share stood at 62.34 percent. The 13.33‑percentage‑point increase over 35 years reflects a structural shift away from manufacturing and agriculture toward higher‑value activities such as information technology, finance and tourism, a pattern mirrored in other advanced economies. By comparison, peer economies with similar rankings show comparable shares: New Zealand records 74.64 percent and Spain 76.77 percent, underscoring the relevance of service‑led growth in small open economies. The sustained rise suggests that continued investment in digital infrastructure and skills development will likely keep the services share on an upward trajectory, although a slowdown could emerge if demographic ageing reduces labour‑force participation or if automation curtails demand for certain service occupations.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 76.72% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 76.40% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 76.07% | - | - |
| 2025 | 75.67% | +0.21% | #147 |
| 2024 | 75.46% | +0.44% | #147 |
| 2023 | 75.02% | −0.19% | #149 |
| 2022 | 75.20% | +1.03% | #150 |
| 2021 | 74.18% | −0.99% | #151 |
| 2020 | 75.16% | +0.51% | #153 |
| 2019 | 74.65% | +0.06% | #151 |
| 2018 | 74.59% | +0.18% | #153 |
| 2017 | 74.41% | +0.60% | #153 |
| 2016 | 73.81% | −0.73% | #153 |
| 2015 | 74.54% | +1.62% | #154 |
| 2014 | 72.91% | −0.68% | #151 |
| 2013 | 73.59% | +0.36% | #154 |
| 2012 | 73.24% | +0.77% | #154 |
| 2011 | 72.47% | +1.08% | #150 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Finland's services employment was 75.67% in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Finland's services employment peaked at 75.67% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Finland was 62.34% in 1991.
Finland ranks 147th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's services employment is projected to reach 76.07% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Finland in 2025 was 75.67%. This ranks 147th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_services-employment,
title = {Finland Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}