Support for foreign labour drops in Finland amid rising unemployment

Public support for increasing foreign labour in Finland has dropped sharply since 2023, according to a new survey commissioned by Suomen Yrittäjät.

In the latest Työelämägallup, 44 percent of respondents said Finland needs more foreign workers, down from 58 percent in September 2023. At the same time, 38 percent now oppose increased labour migration.

Juhana Brotherus, chief economist at Suomen Yrittäjät, said the shift reflects changing economic conditions.