Economy, jobs and prices in Etelä-Suomi, Finland: official figures
GDP per person was 35,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 89% of the EU average; 4th highest of 5 regions in Finland. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Etelä-Suomi?
The regional economy produced €49.4 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 17.9% of Finland's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Etelä-Suomi?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 9.6% in 2025, against 9.7% for Finland and 6.0% across the EU; 2nd highest of 4 regions in Finland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Etelä-Suomi?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 20.8% in 2025, against 21.8% for Finland; the lowest of 4 regions in Finland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does Etelä-Suomi spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 2.23% of GDP in 2024 (3.22% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many entrepreneurs are there in Southern Finland?
Entrepreneurs made up 10.5% of employed residents of the Southern Finland major region in 2024, above the national figure of 10.1%; that is 2nd highest among the five NUTS 2 major regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyAre there enough jobs in Southern Finland?
Jobs in the Southern Finland major region amounted to 95.4% of the employed labour force living there in 2023, the lowest among the five NUTS 2 major regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyWhat is the dependency ratio in Southern Finland?
For every 100 employed residents, the Southern Finland major region had 144 residents who were not in work in 2024 (2nd highest among the five NUTS 2 major regions; Finland 133), unchanged from 2019.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyAre jobs growing in Southern Finland?
The number of jobs located in the Southern Finland major region changed by -0.9% in the five years to 2023, 2nd lowest among the five NUTS 2 major regions (Finland +1.8%).
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many tech jobs are there in Southern Finland?
In 2023, 4.4% of the jobs in the Southern Finland major region were in information and communication, the lowest among the five NUTS 2 major regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Southern Finland?
Manufacturing accounted for 15.2% of jobs in the Southern Finland major region in 2023, above the national figure of 12.4%; that is 2nd highest among the five NUTS 2 major regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many people work in tourism in Southern Finland?
Hotels, restaurants and other accommodation and food services employed 3.6% of the workforce in Southern Finland (Etelä-Suomi) in 2023, level with the national figure of 3.6%.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Southern Finland?
Register-based employment statistics counted 12.5% of the labour force in the Southern Finland major region as unemployed at the end of 2024, above the national figure of 11.7%, up from 10.8% in 2019.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many people commute in Southern Finland?
37.8% of employed residents of Southern Finland worked outside their home municipality in 2023, against 35.8% nationally.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many people in Etelä-Suomi are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 2.4% of the labour force in 2025, compared with 2.4% nationally and 1.9% in the EU; 2nd highest of 4 regions in Finland. In 2015 it was 2.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Etelä-Suomi?
The unemployment rate for women in Etelä-Suomi was 8.9% in 2025, compared with 9.1% nationally and 6.2% in the EU; 2nd highest of 4 regions in Finland. In 2015 it was 9.2%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Etelä-Suomi are in work?
The employment rate for women aged 20 to 64 reached 75.7% in 2025, compared with 75.7% nationally and 71.3% in the EU; 3rd highest of 5 regions in Finland. In 2015 it was 69.9%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Etelä-Suomi growing?
In real terms the economy of Etelä-Suomi grew by 1.1% in 2024 (gross value added) (Finland: 0.3%); 2nd highest of 5 regions in Finland. In 2014 it was 0.2%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Etelä-Suomi?
Residents of Etelä-Suomi owned 710 cars per 1,000 people in 2024 (Finland: 671); 2nd lowest of 5 regions in Finland. In 2014 it was 612.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Etelä-Suomi?
Employers paid an average of €32,630 per employee in 2023, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €35,337 across Finland; 2nd lowest of 5 regions in Finland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Etelä-Suomi?
Hotels, campsites and other tourist accommodation recorded 3.2 million nights in 2025, 11% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Etelä-Suomi?
The largest part of the economy of Etelä-Suomi in 2024 was finance, property and business services, at 25.1% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (24.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Etelä-Suomi?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 23.2% of output in 2024, against 20.4% for Finland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Etelä-Suomi growing?
Gross value added rose from €33.7 billion in 2015 to €43.2 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 28% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Etelä-Suomi?
Of the 513,940 jobs located in Etelä-Suomi in 2024, 38% in public services, education, health and other services, 17% in industry and 3.4% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Etelä-Suomi?
The number of people working in Etelä-Suomi rose by 4.2% between 2015 and 2024, to 513,940.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Etelä-Suomi compares with other regions
Entrepreneurs as a share of employed people (%) (2024)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 2 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Entrepreneurs as a share of employed people (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Åland | 10.7% |
| 2 | Etelä-Suomi | 10.5% |
| 3 | Länsi-Suomi | 10.3% |
| 4 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 10.3% |
| 5 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 9.6% |
Workplace self-sufficiency (jobs per employed resident, %) (2023)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Workplace self-sufficiency (jobs per employed resident, %) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Åland | 107.4% |
| 2 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 104.4% |
| 3 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 99.1% |
| 4 | Länsi-Suomi | 98.1% |
| 5 | Etelä-Suomi | 95.4% |
Economic dependency ratio (non-employed per 100 employed) (2024)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 2 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Economic dependency ratio (non-employed per 100 employed) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 149 |
| 2 | Etelä-Suomi | 144 |
| 3 | Länsi-Suomi | 136 |
| 4 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 114 |
| 5 | Åland | 110 |
Change in the number of jobs over five years (%) (2023)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Change in the number of jobs over five years (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | +4.8% |
| 2 | Länsi-Suomi | +1.5% |
| 3 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | +0.0% |
| 4 | Etelä-Suomi | -0.9% |
| 5 | Åland | -3.1% |
Share of jobs in the information sector (%) (2023)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of jobs in the information sector (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 11.6% |
| 2 | Länsi-Suomi | 5.7% |
| 3 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 5.3% |
| 4 | Åland | 5.2% |
| 5 | Etelä-Suomi | 4.4% |
Share of jobs in manufacturing (%) (2023)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 2 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of jobs in manufacturing (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Länsi-Suomi | 16.7% |
| 2 | Etelä-Suomi | 15.2% |
| 3 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 12.3% |
| 4 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 8.1% |
| 5 | Åland | 6.4% |
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 2 of 4, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 3.0% |
| 2 | Etelä-Suomi | 2.4% |
| 3 | Länsi-Suomi | 2.3% |
| 4 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 1.7% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 2 of 4, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 10.2% |
| 2 | Etelä-Suomi | 8.9% |
| 3 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 8.4% |
| 4 | Länsi-Suomi | 8.3% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 3 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Åland | 85.1% |
| 2 | Länsi-Suomi | 76.8% |
| 3 | Etelä-Suomi | 75.7% |
| 4 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 75.6% |
| 5 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 74.2% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 2 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 1.4% |
| 2 | Etelä-Suomi | 1.1% |
| 3 | Åland | 0.4% |
| 4 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | -0.2% |
| 5 | Länsi-Suomi | -0.2% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Åland | 867 |
| 2 | Länsi-Suomi | 729 |
| 3 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 727 |
| 4 | Etelä-Suomi | 710 |
| 5 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 542 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2023)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | €39,728 |
| 2 | Åland | €36,282 |
| 3 | Länsi-Suomi | €33,473 |
| 4 | Etelä-Suomi | €32,630 |
| 5 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | €31,973 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 8.0 million |
| 2 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 7.3 million |
| 3 | Länsi-Suomi | 4.3 million |
| 4 | Etelä-Suomi | 3.2 million |
| 5 | Åland | 395,033 |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2024)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 2 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Länsi-Suomi | 24.9% |
| 2 | Etelä-Suomi | 23.2% |
| 3 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 22.1% |
| 4 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 15.8% |
| 5 | Åland | 10.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2024)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 3 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 28.4% |
| 2 | Åland | 25.2% |
| 3 | Etelä-Suomi | 25.1% |
| 4 | Länsi-Suomi | 23.5% |
| 5 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 23.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
Etelä-Suomi ranks 2 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi | 27.0% |
| 2 | Etelä-Suomi | 24.9% |
| 3 | Länsi-Suomi | 24.3% |
| 4 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 23.6% |
| 5 | Åland | 23.6% |
More on Etelä-Suomi: overview · health · education and schools · poverty and living standards · government budget · government and politics · Finland
Sources
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_2gdp: GDP per person (purchasing power standards), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c21f724d14a6…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_2gdp: GDP per person (euros), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 537f99167955…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_2gdp: GDP (million euros), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 e3677c4e6d67…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset lfst_r_lfu3rt: Unemployment rate (age 15-74), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 13f5037ce93a…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset lfst_r_lfu3rt: Youth unemployment rate (age 15-24), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 83bb1aebc10b…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset lfst_r_lfe2emprt: Employment rate (age 20-64), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 03191283bf5f…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset rd_e_gerdreg: Research and development spending (% of GDP), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 36a9132b2284…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset lfst_r_lfu3rt: Unemployment rates by sex, age, educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ac151d8a46d5…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset lfst_r_lfe2emprt: Employment rates by sex, age and NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 51bfca80dc8b…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset tran_r_vehst: Stock of vehicles by category and NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 5adf37bcb393…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_2gvagr: Real growth rate of regional gross value added (GVA) at basic prices by NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ba2c4bdc7c37…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_3empers: Employment (thousand persons) by NUTS 3 region and industry, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 222a97c302d3…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_3gva: Gross value added at basic prices by NUTS 3 region and industry, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c656e8563bdf…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_2coe: Compensation of employees by NUTS 2 region and industry, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 895d7cc9e826…)
- Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus): Regional time series 1987-2025 (table 142h, Municipal key figures database): population, housing, education, employment and jobs by NUTS region, region and municipality (PxWeb API POST query, json-stat2, years 2015-2025), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 18a97e220312…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset tour_occ_nin2: Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 06f6a82909c0…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset lfst_r_lfu2ltu: Long-term unemployment (12 months and more) by NUTS 2 region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 3d5d17a32863…)
Each saved copy is the file exactly as downloaded, kept so the figures can be checked even if the source changes. Report an error.