Contact us Tel. (exchange): +358 29 524 6000 E-mail addresses: [email protected] Postal address: P.O. Box 30, FI-00271 Helsinki, Finland Street address: Mannerheimintie 166, Helsinki (reception in building A) Calls to THL's 029 52 numbers (+358 29...

Quality report: Family law related social services Anna otsikko Anna kuvaustekstiIf you are looking for statistical figures for these statistics, go to the statistics page: Perheoikeudelliset palvelut (på finska) Data description Statistical prese...

Pharmaceutical wholesale On this page Service description The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) operates a pharmaceutical wholesaler that procures and distributes vaccines for the National Vaccination Programme. In addition, THL ensur...

Quality report (OSF): Congenital Malformations If you are looking for statistical figures for these statistics, go to the statistics page: Congenital malformations Data description Statistical presentation The Register of Congenital Malformations,...

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. High-quality data requ...

Quality report: Tobacco statistics If you are looking for statistical figures for these statistics, go to the statistics page: Tobacco and nicotine products Data description Statistical presentation The Tobacco Statistics is a consolidated set of ...

Quality report (OSF): Induced abortions If you are looking for statistical figures for these statistics, go to the statistics page: Induced abortions Data description Statistical presentation The statistics on induced abortions contain data on all...

11.6.2026 | Phenomena related to alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products, and gambling have changed rapidly in recent years. Nicotine pouches have, for example, quickly become the most commonly used nicotine product in many population groups, alcohol availability has increased, and online gambling has become more widespread. The Action Plan for Preventive Substance Use Work for 2026–2035 provides solutions to address the problems arising from these developments.

Quality report: Assisted Fertility Treatments Om du letar efter statistikuppgifter om denna statistik, gå till statistikens sida: Assisted fertility treatments Data description Statistical presentation Statistics on assisted fertility treatments a...

Lessons from Ukraine on strengthening psychological resilience Serious and prolonged crises, such as wars, put not only the structures of society to the test but also people’s wellbeing, sense of security and trust. What helps people and society e...

Quality report: Aggregate statistics on social services If you are looking for statistical figures for these statistics, go to the statistics page: Compilation Data description Description of statistic The aggregate statistics on social services a...

Open networks Open networks bring together experts from different fields and support competence development and networking. The Finnish Network for Toxicological Expertise The Finnish Network for Toxicological Expertise (TOSVE) is a national colla...

Data protection On this page you can find information about the processing of personal data by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and about citizens’ rights to their own data. Statutory duties of THL The duties of THL are defined i...

The syringe residue analysis study provides laboratory-verified information on the prevalence of substances used by injection and changes over time.

Statistics publication calendar This page compiles the publication dates for all statistics produced by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) in 2026. Most of them are published in the Official Statistics of Finland (OSF) series. Publ...

Vaccinations On this page The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare maintains a Finnish national vaccination register. Vaccination data are collected directly from patient record systems. The vaccination register covers vaccinations given in pu...

Sustainability We at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare want to promote sustainable development, the welfare of the population, health and everyday safety. For our part, we strive to ensure that decision-makers can draft informed sustain...

The project implements the model of sufficient parenthood, promotes parenthood positive discourse in society, and develops services from the perspective of parents.

Submission of data to the Hospital Productivity Statistics Who are the instruction for? This instruction is intended for all wellbeing services counties and joint county authorities for wellbeing services in Mainland Finland as well as the City of...

Wellbeing services counties have a key responsibility in preventing violence – obligations arise from international agreements Published 8.6.2026 The views expressed in the blog posts are the writers’ own and do not represent the official position...

Previous KOTT surveys The survey was conducted by the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) in 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016. The National Institute for Health and Welfare has conducted the survey in 2021 and 2024. The results of previous studi...

Steering of information management THL’s steering of information management in the health and social services sector establishes shared rules for defining, processing and utilising data. In practice, this includes, for example, THL defining nation...

Diabetes in Finland (FinDM) research project examines incidence, prevalence, care, effectiveness and costs of diabetes and its comorbidities.

Publications Scientific research and publications play a central role in building THL’s knowledge base, supporting expert work and contributing to societal impact. Each year, researchers at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) publis...

EUDA's Finnish focal point collects and analyses information on Finland’s drug situation and disseminates drug-related information.

Information security THL’s information security policy defines the principles followed within the institute to ensure the secure use, processing, storage, and disposal of data. The organisation’s information security is managed by identifying the ...

15.2.2025 | The directors of THL and five other European public health agencies have published an open letter in the prestigious Lancet magazine on behalf of the World Health Organization.

Elimination of hepatitis C virus in Finland 2025–2027 Duration 1.1.2025–30.6.2027 Unit at THL Microbiology Prevention of Health Threats The project entity supports Finland's goal of eliminating the hepatitis C virus by 2027 as part of the WHO glob...

Substance use services in the 2030s – What must be done to keep Finland on track? The landscape of substance use and addiction is changing. The liberalisation of alcohol policy, the digital distribution of drugs, and the shift of gambling to onlin...

Information material on infant feeding – Prior approval According to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health decree, commercial information material concerning the feeding of children under one year of age must have prior approval from the Finni...

The project studies and develops service pathways and work ability support for people with difficulties entering employment, strengthening service effectiveness and employment prospects.

Innovillage On this page Service description Innovillage is a national platform for co-creation and effective operating models, providing information, support and tools for development, evaluation and implementation. The service is intended in par...

EUCanScreen aims to improve the cancer screening programmes recommended by EU and to develop new screening programmes. Joint action includes 29 EU Member states.

Infectious diseases – Respiratory infections On this page The epidemiological situation of respiratory infections varies seasonally Respiratory infections cause significant morbidity every year and place a burden on healthcare, especially from aut...

Quality report (OSF): Alcoholic Beverage Consumption If you are looking for statistical figures for these statistics, go to the statistics page: Consumption Data description Statistical presentation The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (TH...

Healthcare – Emergency Medical Services On this page Emergency medical services are an essential part of social and health care emergency services and preparedness. The well-being services counties are responsible for organizing EMS. EMS personnel...

CHILD‑SLEEP Unit at THL Promotional and Preventive Work The CHILD‑SLEEP project investigates children’s sleep as well as the significance of the family environment and genetics for sleep. Identifying sleep disorders helps families with children. C...

A significant share of violence in Finland occurs in close relationships Violence in close relationships is a widespread and serious phenomenon in Finland, affecting individual wellbeing, public health, and the economy. In addition to physical inj...

The Population Survey on Gambling provides monitoring and evaluation data on gambling participation, gambling-related harms, and factors associated with them in the population.

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 u...