Denmark vs Finland: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes
Denmark
182,553
in 2024
Finland
183,354
in 2024
Denmark rank
93rd
Finland rank
92nd
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- Denmark
- Finland
How they compare
Finland currently reports 183,354 against 182,553 in Denmark, a difference of 801.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 43 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Finland ahead.
Denmark ranks 93rd and Finland ranks 92nd of 214 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 3 and Finland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Finland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35,697 | 36,660 | 963 | Finland |
| 1980s | 55,136 | 78,258 | 23,122 | Finland |
| 1990s | 160,056 | 98,696 | 61,361 | Denmark |
| 2000s | 251,707 | 140,015 | 111,692 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 193,956 | 190,234 | 3,722 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 181,314 | 194,127 | 12,814 | Finland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes, Denmark or Finland?
- Finland, at 183,354 against 182,553 in Denmark as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes between Denmark and Finland?
- 801, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Finland?
- 43 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2024.
- How do Denmark and Finland rank globally for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Denmark ranks 93rd and Finland ranks 92nd of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in pre-primary 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