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
Palvelun arvo on hyötyä asiakkaan arjessa ja sen luominen edellyttää yhteistyötä
Kelan ja Vaasan yliopiston yhteistyöhanke.
Published: 24.4.2025
Tuloryhmien väliset erot yksityislääkärillä käynneissä ovat pysyneet vakaina vuosina 2018-2023
Miten tuloryhmien väliset erot yksityislääkärikäynneissä ovat kehittyneet viime vuosina.
Published: 11.4.2025
Joint Contributions of Psychological Distress and Demanding Working Conditions to Short and Long Sickness Absence Among Young and Early Midlife Municipal Employees
This register-linked follow-up study examined whether psychological distress and demanding working conditions are jointly associated with short and long sickness absence (SA) periods among young and midlife Finnish public sector employees.
Published: 8.4.2025
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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.