The figures from Statistics Finland are based on sampling.
The statistics changed in accordance with harmonized EU practices at the beginning of 1997.
The unemployment rate in the graph is depicted according to the new concept.
The figures from the Ministry of Labor are based on registered unemployed.
The figures from Statistics Finland are from mid-month and those from the
Ministry of Labor are from the end of the month.
Sources: Statistics Finland: Labor Force Statistics, Ministry of Labor: Employment Review.
Forecasts: ETLA
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