Finland Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Finland's youth unemployment stood at 21.48% in 2025, a rise of +2.80pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 21.51% by 2026. Finland ranked 142nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 24.18% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 22.85% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 21.51% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.48% | +2.80pp | #142 |
| 2024 | 18.68% | +2.57pp | #128 |
| 2023 | 16.11% | +1.97pp | #113 |
| 2022 | 14.14% | −2.92pp | #99 |
| 2021 | 17.06% | −4.14pp | #111 |
| 2020 | 21.19% | +4.07pp | #123 |
| 2019 | 17.13% | +0.17pp | #118 |
| 2018 | 16.96% | −3.08pp | #115 |
| 2017 | 20.04% | −0.02pp | #125 |
| 2016 | 20.06% | −2.25pp | #120 |
| 2015 | 22.30% | +1.85pp | #131 |
| 2014 | 20.45% | +0.64pp | #124 |
| 2013 | 19.82% | +0.95pp | #120 |
| 2012 | 18.87% | −1.07pp | #112 |
| 2011 | 19.93% | −1.35pp | #118 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Finland's youth unemployment was 21.48% in 2025. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from the previous year.
Finland's youth unemployment peaked at 41.19% in 1996.
The lowest youth unemployment in Finland was 14.14% in 2022.
Finland ranks 142nd globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's youth unemployment is projected to reach 21.51% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Finland in 2025 was 21.48%. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_youth-unemployment,
title = {Finland Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}