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Pensioner
A pensioner is a person not belonging to the labour force who is retired on account of age or years of service.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- 1 January 1959 - 31 December 2007
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
Related concepts
Pensioners comprise all persons who according to the data of the Social Insurance Institution or the Centre for Pensions receive a pension (excl. those receiving family pension or part-time pension) and are not gainfully employed. All persons over 74 are also classified as pensioners. In addition, some persons have been classified as pensioners on the basis of pension income.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- Valid
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
Related concepts
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