Expenditure on housing allowance for pensioners

NIT112A

Theme

Housing benefits / Housing allowance for pensioners

Data content

Housing allowances for pensioners paid out per month, per quarter and per year.

Variables and classifications

• Type of tenure (Total, Rental dwellings, total, - Non-subsidised rental dwelling, - State-subsidised rental dwelling , - Right-of-occupancy dwelling, - Part-ownership dwelling, - Subleased rental dwelling, - Living with a close relative, - Assisted living, - Night shelter/dormitory, Owner-occupied dwellings, total, - Unit in a housing co-operative, Single-family home, Data not available)
• Time period (Month, Quarter, Year)
• Geographical focus
• Age group (Total, 16–19 years, 20–24 years, …, 95–99 years, Over 99 years)
• Type of family (Total, Single persons total, - No children, - 1–2 children, - 3 or more children, Couples total, - No children, - 1–2 children, - 3 or more children, Data not available)

Statistical reference period

Annual data available since 2008. Monthly data available for the current and two preceding years.

Updating frequency

Updated monthly. Annual data updated in January.

Data source

Kela – The Social Insurance Institution of Finland. Statistical registers (total material) produced from the processing system for the housing allowance for pensioners.

Additional information

Additional information on housing allowance for pensioners is available at www.kela.fi under Our Services » » Pensions » Housing allowance for pensioners and at the same address under About Kela » Statistics » Statistics by topic » Pensioners' housing allowances.

Contact information

Kela, Statistical Information Service
Email: tilastot@kela.fi