LIFECON Life course and economic implications of demographic change

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The LIFECON project examines how demographic changes are reflected at different stages of the life cycle.

Population ageing challenges the resiliency of the welfare state. In the LIFECON project, we aim to find solutions for this. 

We focus on different phases of the life course, including 

  • family formation
  • working life
  • and health and care at the end of life. 

We also study the implications of demographic change for the macroeconomy and public finances.

We provide decision-makers and experts with information on the causes, consequences and solutions related to the changing structures of the Finnish population.

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Latest News

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Widowhood in Finland Is Declining and Occurring Later in Life — Women Now Spend Fewer Years Widowed Than Three Decades Ago

 Widowhood in Finland has become less common, occurs later in life, and lasts for fewer years, especially among women. Using…
Press release
12.09.2025
Study: Mental health-related sickness absences increased especially in the social welfare and health care sector – anxiety became the most common cause

A register study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health demonstrates that mental health-related sickness absences…
News
10.04.2025
Workforce or future citizens? Attitudes towards migration need a breath of fresh air

The current discussion on migration does not serve the Finnish society and its future. Political decision-makers are often…
Press release
30.10.2024
Stagnation in the length of working careers – underlying factor is the poor development of employment among younger working-age people

The expected length of working careers has stalled in Finland since the 2008 economic crisis. Employment has improved among…
News
18.09.2023
A sense of inclusion is a resource for the work community – and creating it is everyone's responsibility

The Immigrants in Work Life webinar focused on challenges related to inclusion and work ability of employees with foreign…
Press release
17.02.2023
Competent workforce is excluded from work life as the unemployment of highly educated women with a foreign background is prolonged

According to a study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, it is much more difficult for highly educated women…
News
19.08.2022
The reasons of demographic change must be understood in order to make solutions

The Strategic Research Demography Programme kick-off brought together researchers and various stakeholders. The afternoon…
Press release
14.06.2022
The role of unemployment as a reason for working years lost has increased, whereas the role of disability pension has decreased

In 2010–2016 following the financial crisis, the working life expectancy was extended for people aged 50 but not for people…
Press release
17.01.2023
We are insufficiently prepared for the ageing of the population – decisions are needed urgently

Due to low birth rates and longer lifespans, the population of Finland is ageing faster than in other EU countries. The…
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The long-term sustainability of the welfare state requires timely fiscal policy decisions that adapt to population changes. The burden should not be passed on to future generations.
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See also

Briefing package published: The Demographic Changes challenges the Sustainability of the Finnish Society

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