THL’s data repository responds to phenomenon-based information needs

THL has a statutory duty to collect information on the population’s wellbeing and health, as well as on their use of social and health care services.

This information is widely used for various purposes, such as research and statistics. With the help of data and the understanding derived from it, we promote the population’s wellbeing, health and health security, and we develop the sustainability and effectiveness of Finland’s social and health care service system. For ordinary people, the benefits are seen as appropriate and high‑quality services.

Problems related to people’s health and well-being are becoming increasingly complex today and therefore more difficult to address. Instead of viewing problems from a single perspective, they should be examined as part of broader phenomena.

Read more about THL’s phenomenon-based analysis of data

Better services through reliable data

Clear and consistent documentation ensures that client and patient data are up to date, understandable, and usable in different situations.

High-quality data supports professionals’ work, reduces errors, and helps prevent unnecessary examinations. For decision-makers, it provides a reliable basis for monitoring service performance and allocating resources. Data is used to serve clients and to strengthen the effectiveness of the service system.

Comprehensive social and health care data help develop services that meet residents’ needs

Finland’s social and health care system is managed, assessed, and steered using data collected by THL on the services used by the population.

Background explained: Frequently asked questions on social and health care funding

THL develops the data basis for needs-based calculation of social and health care funding in close, long-term cooperation with wellbeing services counties. The morbidity data used in the needs calculation, including diagnostic data, must describe as comprehensively as possible the morbidity of residents in the regions and thereby help predict the need for services.

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THL ready to assume responsibility for implementation of the Finnish Health Data Space’s data and permit function

THL is ready to take responsibility for implementing a new national data and permit function focusing on the utilisation of health data.

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Statistics A to Z

This page’s list contains all statistics included in THL’s official statistical series. In addition to official statistics, THL also publishes various monitoring results and performance reports.

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Data quality

THL’s statistics are mainly based on register data that describes how the population uses services and on THL’s extensive population studies, which consist of surveys as well as health examinations measurements.

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Diseases and quality of care

Population health improves through systematic monitoring of treatment outcomes and the quality of care.