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The Integration Indicators database is an open statistics database based on register and survey data. It is used to monitor the state and development of integration in Finland. The indicators are divided into five themes: employment, education, wellbeing, participation and two-way integration.

The Centre of Expertise in Immigrant Integration maintains a national monitoring system for integration. The monitoring system consists of indicators for different phenomena, which are based on data from registers and surveys.

The Centre of Expertise in Immigrant Integration publishes a comprehensive review of integration as part of the integration monitoring system for each government term, that is every four years.

Statistics, monitoring and publications support the development of immigration processes The Centre of Expertise in Immigrant Integration compiles statistics related to the promotion of integration, develops the monitoring of integration, immigrat...

For media We are happy to help with questions concerning immigrant integration and the reception of refugees. The communications unit is responsible for the media communications (announcements) of integration. However, reporters can also contact t...

Information for those you are researchers Researchers provide material to support decision-making and examine integration and the reception of refugees as a societal phenomenon. The databases, statistical reviews and publications of the Centre of ...

Checklist: Planning the promotion of municipal integration Municipalities can use the checklist to support their planning for the promotion of integration. 1. Municipality decides the responsible parties The municipality will clearly define the au...

Frequently asked questions and answers about the comprehensive reform of the Integration Act.

We will publish the information on Finland’s guidance and counselling services on a Google Maps map at the kotoutuminen.fi website.

Register your organisation to participate in the integration partnership programme Our organisation/project is connected to the partnership programme and we allow you to publish our name on the map of partnership programme operators. Simultaneousl...

Content and scope of training The content and scope of the study path of an adult immigrant participating in integration training vary according to individual needs. The maximum extent of the programme is 80 credits. One credit corresponds to the ...

Information for those who work with refugees The reasons behind becoming a refugee may be diverse, and people moving to a country as refugees may need different support depending on their situation. The person’s possible trauma and different level...

The initial assessment referred to in the Integration Act means a package of measures enabling the authority to conduct a preliminary assessment of the immigrant’s preparedness concerning employment, study and other aspects of integration and the need for language training and other measures and services promoting integration.

Description of the processing of personal data when contact details are submitted to for guidance and counselling services.

4.5.2026 | The Government is addressing the income difficulties of international students with two legislative packages. On 30 April 2026, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on the first legislative package, which would strengthen the monitoring of students’ use of social assistance. With its second legislative package under preparation, the Government aims to secure students’ subsistence.

Current information on residence, temporary protection, work and services for people arriving in Finland from Ukraine This page contains information for those involved in integration regarding different grounds for residence permits for people arr...

20.8.2024 | There were 49,543 unemployed foreign jobseekers in Finland at the end of July. This is the highest number of unemployed foreign jobseekers ever recorded. In addition to the lacklustre economy, the increase in foreign labour explains this growth.

14.2.2024 | The comprehensive review 2023 provides an overview of the current state of integration in Finland. The publication consists of two parts, the first of which describes changes in the state of integration compared with the situation four years ago based on indicator data. The second part consists of research articles.

15.8.2024 | In June, there were 46,709 unemployed foreign jobseekers, which accounts for 16 per cent of all unemployed jobseekers. The number of first integration plans fell from the first quarter of 2024. This drop may be due to seasonal variation as, of all quarters, the least number of first integration plans are usually drawn up in the second quarter of the year.

18.11.2022 | POLICY BRIEF 2/2022 Kotona politiikassa: keinoja tukea Suomeen muuttaneiden poliittista osallisuutta Johdanto Kansalaisten laajamittaiset poliittiset oikeudet ovat liberaaliin demokratiaan perustuvien poliittisten jär- jestelmien keskeinen ominais...