Long unemployment periods among work-based residence permit holders in Finland, including specialists

A recent report from Dataroom has revealed that while unemployment among individuals residing in Finland on work-based residence permits is relatively rare, those who do experience job loss often face extended periods without employment. This includes highly skilled professionals, who are among those affected.

Between 2017 and 2021, an average of 20,000 employees lived in Finland on temporary work-based residence permits, with this number growing from 17,000 to 27,000 over the five-year period.