Helsinki is a dynamic regional economy with a highly varied industrial structure. The region is an economic engine for the rest of Finland.

One of the strong economic sectors in Helsinki has been information and communication technology (ICT), which drove rapid growth in Helsinki up to the early years of the 21^st century. By economic growth in the first five years of the century, Helsinki was among the stronger metropolises in Europe.

The service sector employs more than 80 per cent of the Helsinki workforce, which is above the European metropolitan average. Helsinki is one of the leading knowledge-based metropolises in Europe. Design-related industries including new media are slated to be some of the new growth areas in Helsinki.

A demographic forecast puts the Helsinki region among the fastest growing regions in Europe. Some areas of the economy may face shortages of labour. At the same time, foreign-borne population in the region is growing rapidly, making up an increasing share of the workforce.

If the region remains competitive as forecast, Helsinki will continue to offer a broad range of business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

The City of Helsinki offers and supports many services that make Helsinki increasingly attractive and accessible to workers, job seekers and entrepreneurs.