Work-based immigration in Finland falls as long-term unemployment nears record high

Work-based immigration in Finland falls as long-term unemployment nears record high

The number of first residence permits issued last year on the basis of employment was down 23 percent compared to 2023.

Finland must prepare for different prospects in terms of population and economic development, Sitra estimates. According to Sitra, immigration postpones Finland's economic problems, but does not eliminate them.

Work-based immigration drops in Finland

Work-based migration in Finland declined from the previous year, especially in the social and health sector and the construction industry, said Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) in a press release on Tuesday referring to the Annual Report 2024 published by the European Migration Network. In 2023, first work-based residence permits were issued in Finland to a total of 11,103 persons, representing a decrease of approximately 23% when compared to…