Research
Our research here at the Finnish Centre for Pensions provides high-standard and up-to-date information for decision makers, experts and citizens on the functioning of the pension system and the efficiency and effectiveness of pension policy measures and reforms. Research is one of our statutory tasks.
We conduct independent empirical research in the social and economic sciences. Our interdisciplinary research focuses on the length of working lives, retirement patterns, adequate pensions and the financial sustainability of the pension system. overall pension provision and related themes. Our research involves active research cooperation and communication.
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Nearly half of young adults have saved for retirement
In an equivalent survey in 2019, less than 40 per cent of young adults had saved for retirement. Saving for retirement is more common in all age groups the higher the income and educational level of …
2025 Pro Gradu Award up for grabs
The award is granted to a quality thesis on a topic of interest to pension provision, accepted at a Finnish university in the previous calendar year. “Pensions can be studied within several …
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The 2026 ETK Pension Research Forum showcased topical pension research
The Finnish Centre for Pensions (ETK) continues to advance international collaboration in pension research by hosting the second pension research forum earlier this week. …
Addressing financial hardship throughout the life course can improve pension adequacy
Our latest study shows that experiencing financial problems during the early and mid-life course does not necessarily bear negative consequences for one’s pension income in old age. However, a …
Research agenda
Our research activities are based on an agenda that spans several years and depicts research and focal areas (in terms of content) that are important for the near-future improvement of pensions. Our current research programme period began at the beginning of 2025.
Findings from our research
The website brings together research results and concise information packages on our most central research themes. We want to make our research findings easily usable by all persons interested in pensions and their developments.
Ongoing research projects
The focal areas of our research are working careers, transitioning to retirement, pension adequacy, and financial sustainability of pension system. Cross-cutting research perspectives include the impact of pension reforms and policies, trends in the development of the population structure and international comparisons.