Wellbeing Data Catalogue
Welcome to the world of wellbeing data!
The Urban Wellbeing Lab project has gathered fragmented wellbeing data into one clear, unified entity. The catalogue extensively maps both national data sources and those provided by the City of Helsinki. It also includes data supporting the project’s own activities, such as the outcomes of resident workshops in the Postipuisto district in Helsinki. During the summer of 2026, the data catalogue was supplemented with spatial data collected via temperature and noise sensors, among other sources.
In the Urban Wellbeing Lab project, co-funded by the European Union and implemented jointly by Forum Virium Helsinki, Business Helsinki, and Laurea University of Applied Sciences, wellbeing is understood broadly; it is more than just healthcare. The wellbeing of city residents is influenced by factors such as a sense of community, the livability of the urban environment, and the safety of school routes.
What are the benefits of the Wellbeing Data Catalogue?
The catalogue is specifically designed to accelerate the RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) activities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With it, companies can, for example:
- Accelerate innovation using data: Utilise structured wellbeing data to refine ideas and develop new, data-driven product and service concepts.
- Evaluate the impact of innovations based on data: Use the local and national datasets provided by the catalog to verify the functionality of innovation and assess its wellbeing impacts.
- Identify new market opportunities through data insights: Analyse, for example, regional needs and demographics to find the most potential customer segments and market areas for your business.
How to use the Wellbeing Data Catalogue
In the Wellbeing Data Catalogue, you will find a clear list of available wellbeing datasets, along with their descriptions and source information. You can browse the datasets by category and find the data sources most relevant to your company.
Companies have used the Wellbeing Data Catalogue when preparing for the Postipuisto Piloting Programme, which sought innovations to support the wellbeing of Postipuisto residents in August–September 2026. The catalogue reveals, for example, residents’ ideas for improving the liveability of the Postipuisto residential area, their leisure-time preferences, and their wishes regarding local transport connections.
The six thematic areas
Environment
Spatial data on the state of the urban and natural environments, such as buildings, green spaces, tree coverage, and thermal conditions. It helps evaluate how surroundings affect health and stress recovery.
Sports and transport
Information on sports facilities, route networks, and the smoothness and safety of the transport system. Supports the development of solutions promoting active modes of transport and safe infrastructure.
Services
Business location register data on public and private services in the area. Provides a detailed view of the local service structure.
Human data
Deep insights into resident demographics and socioeconomic status. Helps companies find the most potential customer segments.
Participatory data
Rich data collected from Urban Wellbeing Lab project workshops and resident surveys. This data reveals the real wishes, development ideas, and leisure needs of Postipuisto residents.
Future outlook
Zoning data and climate modeling (e.g., future heat stress and weather conditions). Helps understand how city districts will transform and densify in the coming years.
Let’s develop the catalogue together – Submit a data source!
We want the Wellbeing Data Catalogue to serve businesses in an optimal way. Therefore, we would like to know if we are missing any critical information. Are you aware of a dataset that would benefit companies in the wellbeing sector?
We also welcome feedback on the catalogue’s content and usability, as well as on the types of information companies need in order to succeed. Please use the form below to help shape the Wellbeing Data Catalogue.
Main image: Sakari Röyskö | City of Helsinki
Other images on the page from top to bottom and left to right: Maija Astikainen / City of Helsinki, Omnigym / Akifoto, Jussi Hellsten / City of Helsinki, Vesa Laitinen / City of Helsinki, Silja Minkkinen / City of Helsinki, Ninni West / City of Helsinki