Finland vs Sweden: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes
Finland
25,880
in 2024
Sweden
27,502
in 2024
Finland rank
40th
Sweden rank
39th
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes over time
- Finland
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 27,502 against 25,880 in Finland, a difference of 1,622.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.1 times Finland's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 17 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Sweden ahead.
Finland ranks 40th and Sweden ranks 39th of 134 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 12,962 | 12,962 | Sweden |
| 2000s | 0 | 12,207 | 12,207 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 24,310 | 22,497 | 1,814 | Finland |
| 2020s | 25,878 | 28,422 | 2,544 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes, Finland or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 27,502 against 25,880 in Finland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes between Finland and Sweden?
- 1,622, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Sweden?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2024.
- How do Finland and Sweden rank globally for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- Finland ranks 40th and Sweden ranks 39th of 134 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release