Research
The research unit of Kela produces and interprets information about Finland's social security system and its functionality. Our research supports the development of the social security system as well as the benefits and operations of Kela.
Kela's research blog
In the research blog, Kela's researchers and guest authors write about their research in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. The research blog also publishes the researchers' current reviews on various topics as well as the researchers' more insightful writings.
Information packages
Information packages present research and statistics based information in concise packages that help the reader to get a quick overview of the subject. Subjects range from benefits paid by Kela to larger societal issues.
Kela’s Research Programme for 2023–2025
Kela’s Research Unit carries out topical and multidisciplinary research on issues that are relevant domestically and internationally. We produce research findings that have an impact and can be utilised by society in developing social and health security.
Research projects
Kela's research is organised into various research programs. The research projects guide which subjects and materials the researchers focus on at any given time. The topics for the projects, on the other hand, are governed by Kela's research programme.
Researchers
Kela's Research Unit consists of about sixty researchers. You can find their contact information and special areas of expertise here.
Latest research publications
Municipality-Level Differences in Disability Retirement in Finland: The Contribution of Local Social Characteristics
This study examined whether individual-level and municipality-level characteristics explain differences in disability retirement and which municipality-level characteristics are particularly important for the risk of disability retirement.
Published: 20.6.2024
The Core Components of KELA’s Cardiac Rehabilitation From the Client’s Point of View
The purpose of this study was to examine the most important and helpful components of rehabilitation from the point of view of clients who attended Kela’s cardiac rehabilitation.
Published: 12.6.2024
Monimenetelmällinen tutkimus
Monimenetelmällisen tutkimuksen perusteita luotaava teos hyödyttää sekä opinnäytetyötään tekeviä opiskelijoita ja aloittelevia tutkijoita että jo pidempään tutkijana toimineita ja ryhmässä työskenteleviä.
Published: 10.6.2024
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Events
Kela's Information Services arranges various events during the year. Most of them are seminars and webinars on various topical research questions arranged by Kela's Research Unit.