Table 1.
The sociodemographic factors of respondents (n = 844).
| Variable | Sample (%) | Statistics Finland (%) * |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 43 | 45 |
| Female | 57 | 55 |
| Education a | ||
| Basic education | 12 | 40 |
| Upper secondary education | 42 | 33 |
| Lower university degree | 15 | 11 |
| Higher university degree | 31 | 17 |
| Age | ||
| 55–64 | 52 | 55 |
| 65–74 | 48 | 45 |
| Housing | ||
| Apartment | 59 | 70 |
| Detached/row house | 41 | 30 |
| Retired | 60 | 59 |
| Income (median) b | ||
| Ages 55–64 | 3501–4000 | 4001–4500 |
| Ages 65–74 | 3001–3500 | 3001–3500 |
* The sample consists of Finnish people living in the capital area, aged 55–75, in 2015 (a and b exceptions). ᵃThe reference sample consists of Finnish people living in the capital area, aged 55+, in 2014. ᵇThe reference sample consists of all Finnish people aged 55–75 in 2014.