Finland vs Ireland: Working-age population
Finland
4,749
in 2025
Ireland
4,468
in 2025
Finland rank
48th
Ireland rank
51st
Working-age population over time
- Finland
- Ireland
How they compare
Finland currently reports 4,749 against 4,468 in Ireland, a difference of 281.
That makes Finland's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
Across all 28 years both countries report, Finland has been ahead every year.
Finland ranks 48th and Ireland ranks 51st of 82 countries.
Finland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,180 | 2,889 | 1,291 | Finland |
| 2000s | 4,309 | 3,275 | 1,034 | Finland |
| 2010s | 4,550 | 3,709 | 841.15 | Finland |
| 2020s | 4,670 | 4,229 | 440.95 | Finland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population, Finland or Ireland?
- Finland, at 4,749 against 4,468 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in working-age population between Finland and Ireland?
- 281, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Ireland?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2025.
- How do Finland and Ireland rank globally for working-age population?
- Finland ranks 48th and Ireland ranks 51st of 82 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.