Finland, the happiest nation on the planet according to the by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, should ideally be flooded by people wanting to relocate, but the truth is, the country faces an acute workforce shortage.
Finland scores high when it comes to global comparisons for quality of life, freedom and gender equality, with little corruption, crime and pollution. However, the anti-immigrant sentiment and a reluctance to employ outsiders are also widespread in the country.
Recruiters in Finland say, workers are needed "to help cover the cost of the greying generation". With about 39 people over the age of 65 per 100 working-age people, Finland is second only to Japan in its ageing population, according to the UN. The UN forecasts that by 2030 the "old age dependency ratio" in Finland will rise to 47.5.