Inflow of working age foreign citizens in Finland

Finland: Inflow of working age foreign citizens was 52.13 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
52.13
Change on year
up 47.3%
World rank
25th
of 39 countries
All-time high
52.13
in 2023
All-time low
18.63
in 2018
Years of data
6
2017–2023

Inflow of working age foreign citizens in Finland, 2017–2023

02040602017202020232017: 23.72018: 18.62020: 192021: 242022: 35.42023: 52.1

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2023, inflow of working age foreign citizens in Finland stood at 52.13. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 47.3% on the previous year and up 119.6% over ten years.

That places Finland 25th out of 39 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Inflow of working age foreign citizens in Finland, year by year

Annual values for Inflow of working age foreign citizens in Finland, 2017 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2017 23.73
2018 18.63 -21.5%
2020 18.98 +1.9%
2021 24.03 +26.6%
2022 35.38 +47.2%
2023 52.13 +47.3%

Finland compared with similar countries

  • Finland's 52.13 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 52.9, 99% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Finland's 52.13 is below the median for high income countries, which is 112.39, 46% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 21.18 18.63 23.73 2
2020s 32.63 18.98 52.13 4

Countries ranked near Finland

  1. 22 Croatia 55.39 compare
  2. 23 Malaysia 53.8
  3. 24 Portugal 52.9 compare
  4. 26 Norway 41.39 compare
  5. 27 Lithuania 30.72 compare
  6. 28 Bulgaria 26.12 compare

See the full ranking of 39 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is inflow of working age foreign citizens in Finland?
Inflow of working age foreign citizens in Finland was 52.13 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest inflow of working age foreign citizens recorded in Finland?
The highest recorded value was 52.13 in 2023.
What is the lowest inflow of working age foreign citizens recorded in Finland?
The lowest recorded value was 18.63 in 2018.
How does Finland rank for inflow of working age foreign citizens?
Finland ranks 25th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
Is inflow of working age foreign citizens rising or falling in Finland?
Over the last ten years it is up 119.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Finland data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inflow of working age foreign citizens. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inflow of working age foreign citizens
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
39 places, 392 data points, 1980–2024
Last refreshed

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