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At the end of August 2026 there were 329 600 unemployed jobseekers, 6 % more than a year earlier. However, there were 34 000 more people in employment than a year ago, and in August there were 53 900 open vacancies. According to employers, a third of vacancies are hard to fill. From 1.5.2026 Kela pays general support as the unemployment benefit.
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You first see the positions posted directly in Jobs Radar. With the same search you can open Finland's biggest job services with a single click.
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Job vacancies by region
Vacancies reported to the TE Offices and Job Market Finland that were open during the month. Flexible location = the position is not tied to a region.
| Region | August 2026 | August 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Uusimaa | 11 673 | 9 075 |
| Flexible location (remote / nationwide) | 14 957 | 11 518 |
| Pirkanmaa | 4 662 | 4 165 |
| Lapland | 4 431 | 5 539 |
| Southwest Finland | 3 217 | 2 991 |
| North Ostrobothnia | 2 873 | 3 284 |
| Satakunta | 1 389 | 1 293 |
| North Savo | 1 330 | 1 605 |
| Central Finland | 1 221 | 1 378 |
| South Ostrobothnia | 1 161 | 968 |
| Ostrobothnia | 1 056 | 845 |
| Kymenlaakso | 1 027 | 1 098 |
| Päijät-Häme | 1 006 | 991 |
| Kanta-Häme | 856 | 1 037 |
| South Savo | 577 | 841 |
| North Karelia | 576 | 623 |
| Kainuu | 568 | 614 |
| South Karelia | 540 | 509 |
| Central Ostrobothnia | 261 | 347 |
| Åland | 222 | 208 |
| Whole country | 53 901 | 55 824 |
The labour market now
The latest national figures.
| Meter | Value | Date and source |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed jobseekers | 329 600 | End of August 2026, KEHA Centre |
| Broad unemployment (incl. those in services) | 398 400 | End of August 2026, KEHA Centre |
| Unemployed people under 25 | 40,700 (+3,900 a year) | August 2026, KEHA Centre |
| Unemployed people over 55 | 82,400 (+3,100 a year) | August 2026, KEHA Centre |
| New vacancies per month | 32,900 (−2% a year) | August 2026, KEHA Centre |
| The unemployed, Labour Force Survey | 262 000 | August 2026, Statistics Finland |
| Job vacancies, employer survey | 29 600 (+2 % a year) | Q2 2026, Statistics Finland |
Source: KEHA Centre: employment review, August 2026; Statistics Finland
Job vacancies according to the employer survey
Statistics Finland's sample survey of employers, situation on 1.6.2026. The figure differs from the number of vacancies in the employment service statistics, because not all vacancies are reported to the public employment service.
| Meter | Q2 2026 | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Job vacancies | 29 600 | 28 900 a year earlier (+2 %) |
| Hard to fill | 33% of places | – |
| Fixed-term positions | 34% of places | 39% a year earlier |
| Part-time positions | 19 % of the seats | 15 % a year earlier |
| Private companies | 19 500 seats | +600 a year |
| Biggest regional growth | Helsinki-Uusimaa | +1 600 places |
| Largest industry growth | Construction | +1 400 places |
| Biggest growth by size class | Workplaces with 10–49 people | +1 500 places |
Source: Statistics Finland: Job vacancies 2026, 2nd quarter (20.8.2026)
Support for the unemployed and for employers 2026
Key benefits and subsidies. The pay subsidy is decided by your local employment area, and the terms may vary case by case.
| Support | Contents | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| General support (Kela) | €37.21/day; means-tested, other income and assets may reduce it | Unemployed without earnings-related allowance; replaced basic unemployment allowance and labour market subsidy on 1.5.2026 |
| Waiting period | 7 days before the payment starts | Unemployed jobseeker |
| Registering as a jobseeker | On Job Market Finland, a prerequisite for unemployment benefit | Unemployed or becoming unemployed |
| Pay subsidy, vocational skills | 50% of payroll costs, for up to 5 or 10 months depending on the length of unemployment | An employer that hires an unemployed person |
| Pay subsidy, reduced work capacity | At most 70 % of salary costs | Employer |
| Applying for a pay subsidy | Apply before the employment relationship begins; not granted retroactively | Employer |
| Advertising a vacancy | Free at Työmarkkinatori | Employer |
Source: Kela; Työmarkkinatori
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Deadlines and dates
Jobs Radar reminds its subscribers of these by email.
- Employment Review and Labour Force Survey, September 2026
The KEHA Centre and Statistics Finland publish the September figures at 8 am.
Source - Job vacancies, Q3 2026
Number of job vacancies based on Statistics Finland's employer survey.
Source - Employment Review and Labour Force Survey, October 2026
October unemployment and job vacancy figures.
Source - Employment Review and Labour Force Survey, November 2026
November unemployment and job vacancy figures.
Source - Pay transparency act to enter into force (proposal)
According to the government proposal, a job applicant must be told the starting salary or salary range well before hiring.
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Frequently asked questions: Jobs Radar
What is Finland's unemployment rate now?
According to Statistics Finland's Labour Force Survey, the unemployment rate for 15–74-year-olds was 9.1% in August 2026 and the trend 10.1%. The employment rate (ages 20–64) was 77.3%.
How many unemployed people are there in Finland in 2026?
At the end of August 2026 there were 329,600 unemployed jobseekers, 6% more than a year earlier (KEHA Centre). According to the Labour Force Survey, there were 262,000 unemployed – the figures differ because they are measured differently.
Where are there the most vacancies?
In August 2026, most vacancies were in Uusimaa (11 673), Pirkanmaa (4 662) and Lapland (4 431). In addition, 14 957 vacancies were not tied to a region, and there were 53 901 vacancies nationwide.
When are the new unemployment figures published?
The September 2026 unemployment figures will be published on 20.10.2026, the October figures on 24.11.2026 and the November figures on 22.12.2026. The publishers are the KEHA Centre (employment review) and Statistics Finland (labour force survey).
Do I have to register as a job seeker as soon as the work ends?
Yes, register as a jobseeker on Työmarkkinatori as soon as the work ends. Registration is a prerequisite for unemployment benefit.
How do I advertise a vacancy free of charge?
An employer can advertise a vacancy free of charge on Job Market Finland, where the advertisement is visible to all jobseekers. It is worth supplementing the Job Market Finland advertisement with the field's own channels and the company's website.
What is general support and how much is it?
General support is a Kela unemployment benefit that replaced the basic daily allowance and the labour market subsidy on 1 May 2026. It is €37.21 per day, the same as the earlier benefits, but it is means-tested: other income and assets may reduce it. Recipients of the earlier benefits moved to general support automatically.
What is youth unemployment now?
According to Statistics Finland, the unemployment rate of 15–24-year-olds in August 2026 was 16.9% and the trend 22.7%. At the end of August there were 40,700 unemployed jobseekers under 25, 3,900 more than a year earlier.
How many people are laid off in Finland?
At the end of August 2026 there were 12,000 people fully laid off, which is 2,400 fewer than a year earlier and 5,100 fewer than in July (KEHA Centre).
How does the pay subsidy work?
An employer who hires an unemployed jobseeker can receive a pay subsidy. On the basis of a lack of vocational skills, the subsidy is 50 % of the pay costs for up to 5 or 10 months, and on the basis of reduced work capacity up to 70 %. The subsidy is applied for from your own region's employment area before the employment starts.
How difficult is it to find employees now?
According to Statistics Finland's employer survey, there were around 29,600 job vacancies in the second quarter of 2026, and 33% of them were hard to fill. Vacancies increased most in construction and in Helsinki-Uusimaa.
Does a job advertisement have to state the salary?
It is not mandatory now, but according to the government's pay transparency proposal, from 1.1.2027 a jobseeker must be told the starting salary or a salary range in good time. The law is not yet in force, so follow its approval.
How to use the information
- Register as a jobseeker at Työmarkkinatori as soon as your work ends. This is a prerequisite for unemployment benefit.
- Apply for the same position through several services: not all positions are on Työmarkkinatori, and some are only on LinkedIn or Duunitori.
- In Uusimaa and Pirkanmaa there are now more vacancies than a year ago. There are also plenty of remote positions.
- Set up a search alert: over 30,000 new places are announced each month, and a quick applicant gets in among the first.
- Unemployment figures are published at the end of the month. The next release is on 20.10.2026.
- As an employer, when budgeting the cost of a hire, add to the salary the social security costs (about 20%), holiday bonus and onboarding time – the first year's cost is often clearly greater than the payroll amount.
- General support is means-tested: other income and assets may reduce it. Report changes in income to Kela immediately.
- In August 2026 Uusimaa had about 2,600 more vacancies than a year earlier, while Lapland and Northern Savo had fewer. If you can relocate or work remotely, widen your search area.
- A third of open positions are hard to fill. State the salary or salary range in the job advert: the Pay Transparency Act is proposed to enter into force on 1.1.2027, and it requires disclosing pay information to applicants.
- Find out about the pay subsidy before the employment begins: it is not granted retroactively, and the decision is made by the employment area of your region.
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Sources (11)
- KEHA Centre: Employment review, August 2026 (22 September 2026)
- Statistics Finland: Labour Force Survey 2026, August
- Statistics Finland: StatFin 12tu, job vacancies by region
- Statistics Finland: Job vacancies 2026, 2nd quarter
- Job Market Finland: Release dates of the Employment Review 2026
- Statistics Finland: Labour Force Survey, upcoming releases
- Statistics Finland: Job vacancies, upcoming releases
- Kela: Kela to begin paying new general social security benefit (3.5.2026)
- Kela: Basic unemployment allowance
- Job Market Finland: Pay subsidy as support for the employer and the person hired
- Finnish Government: The Government proposes legislative changes to strengthen pay transparency (9.7.2026)
The information has been compiled from public sources on 6.10.2026. Always check the current terms from the original source. The information is not investment, loan or legal advice.