Published: 26 January 2012
Students in education leading to a qualification or degree number 1.25 million
The total number of students in education leading to a qualification or degree was 1.25 million in 2011. Preliminary data on 2011 indicate that the number of students remained unchanged in comparison with the previous year. The number of students decreased in comprehensive school and upper secondary general school education, but increased in vocational and polytechnic education. No significant changes took place in university education. These data derive from the education statistics compiled by Statistics Finland.
Students in education leading to a qualification or degree 2004–2011 (2011 preliminary data)
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In 2010 the number of new students totalled 271,000 and that of attainers of qualifications or degrees 216,000. A total of 52 per cent of new students and 54 per cent of attainers of qualifications or degrees were women.
These statistics apply harmonised concepts and classifications to draw an overall picture of education leading to a qualification or degree. The statistics contain data on all the sectors of education. Data on the subject matter are published on Statistics Finland’s website in statistics on pre-primary and comprehensive school education, upper secondary general education, vocational education, polytechnic education, university education and adult education of educational institutions.
Source: Education. Statistics Finland
Inquiries: Riikka Rautanen (09) 1734 2375, Irma Suovirta (09) 1734 3280, koulutustilastot@stat.fi
Director in charge: Jari Tarkoma
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Official Statistics of Finland (OSF):
Students and qualifications [e-publication].
ISSN=2737-0410. 2011. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [referred: 17.8.2024].
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