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The average total pension has risen by around 50 per cent in real terms over the past 30 years. Yet behind this average are three very different groups, with substantial differences in both pension levels and how these have changed over time.

In 2025, employees’ median monthly earnings in Finland were €3,320. Women’s median monthly earnings were 16% lower than men’s. Recent statistics published by the Finnish Centre for Pensions shows that the relative gap in earnings between men and women has narrowed slightly.

The 2026 labour years ratio is 0.60. Compared to the previous year, the labour years ratio increased by 0.6 per cent and compared to 2005, by 5.7 per cent.

The revision of the EU social security regulations aims to update the rules on social insurance for people working abroad and the application process for A1 certificates, as well as to strengthen cooperation between the relevant authorities.

An amendment of the earnings-related pension index results in an increase of around 52 euros for a gross monthly pension that is around 2,000 euros. Every year, pensions in payment are adjusted with the earnings-related pension index to help maintain purchasing power.

Are you conducting research on pensions and retirement? We offer you the opportunity to present your work at the third ETK Pension Research Forum to a broad international audience of pension experts, academics, stakeholders and policymakers.

The earnings-related pension sector will begin accepting electronic medical statements at the beginning of 2027. After a medical appointment, the statement can be sent directly to the pension provider processing the benefit application.

Paid work is the main basis for pension accrual, but most people in Finland also accrue pension while receiving social security benefits. Pension accrued from these benefits is particularly important for people on low incomes.

Farmers use family leave more often and for longer periods than other self-employed persons and employees. This is evident in a register-based study that examined farmers’ use of parental leave and child home care allowance in 2019–2024.

Population ageing and changing labour markets are putting increasing pressure on pension systems across Europe and beyond. In response, many countries have moved towards multi-pillar pension systems with an increasing role for funded pension schemes. Welcome to the seminar on Thursday, 10 September 2026, from 13:30 to 15:30 (CEST) / 14:30 to 16:30 (EEST) at the Finnish Centre for Pensions, Kalasatama, Helsinki. The seminar will be in English, and you can also participate via Teams.