Work Ability and Work Participation Statuses of the Working-Age Population in Finland: A Register-Based Clustering Study

Operationalization of the multifaceted concept of work ability using register data resulted in the identification of different clusters within the Finnish working-age population. Differences in various work ability-related variables highlight the complexity of work ability. Notably, the variation in work participation statuses among these clusters underscores the nuanced ways in which these factors interact to influence employment, unemployment, and reliance on disability benefits.