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
05101520201220172023

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

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
77 places, 865 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.