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Finland sees employment rise after weak period

Finland had 34,000 more employed people in August than a year earlier, while the number of unemployed fell by 5,000, according to Statistics Finland's Labour Force Survey. The figures add to signs that economic growth is starting to reach the labour market after a weak period for employment.

Finland sees employment rise after weak period

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Finland had 34,000 more employed people in August than a year earlier, while the number of unemployed fell by 5,000, according to Statistics Finland's Labour Force Survey.

The figures add to signs that economic growth is starting to reach the labour market after a weak period for employment.

The number of employed people aged 15 to 74 reached 2.628 million in August 2026.

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Finland had 34,000 more employed people in August than a year earlier, while the number of unemployed fell by 5,000, according to Statistics Finland's Labour Force Survey. The figures add to signs that economic growth is starting to reach the labour market after a weak period for employment. The number of employed people aged 15 to 74 reached 2.628 million in August 2026.

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