Finland vs Sweden: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population
Finland
16.4%
in 2023
Sweden
17.8%
in 2023
Finland rank
13th
Sweden rank
10th
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time
- Finland
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 17.8% against 16.4% in Finland, a difference of 1.4%.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.1 times Finland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Finland ahead.
Finland ranks 13th and Sweden ranks 10th of 77 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | Finland |
| 2020s | 15.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Finland or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 17.8% against 16.4% in Finland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Finland and Sweden?
- 1.4%, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Sweden?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do Finland and Sweden rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
- Finland ranks 13th and Sweden ranks 10th of 77 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.