Finland Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Finland's youth unemployment was 21.48% in 2025, ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
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.
Finland’s youth unemployment rate stood at 21.48 % in 2025, placing the country 142nd in the world and virtually matching Luxembourg’s 21.47 % and Chile’s 21.64 % among its closest peers. The indicator has oscillated sharply over the 35‑year series, climbing from 14.94 % in 1991 to an all‑time peak of 41.19 % during the post‑Cold‑War recession of 1996, before falling to a trough of 14.14 % in 2022 as labor‑market reforms and active training schemes took effect. The recent rise from the 2022 low reflects tighter labor‑market conditions and slower job creation for recent graduates, yet the level remains well below the historic high. Continued emphasis on digital skills, apprenticeship expansion, and alignment of education curricula with emerging sectors could temper the upward pressure and steer the rate back toward the lower end of its long‑run range.
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}
}