Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Finland
Finland: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 183,354 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Finland, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Finland is 183,354, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Finland peaked at 210,208 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 25,464, in 1971.
Finland ranks 92nd of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 45 years of available data.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 25,464 | — |
| 1972 | 30,032 | +17.9% |
| 1973 | 34,600 | +15.2% |
| 1974 | 41,480 | +19.9% |
| 1975 | 45,095 | +8.7% |
| 1985 | 72,645 | +61.1% |
| 1986 | 76,097 | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 77,690 | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 81,283 | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 83,577 | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 86,806 | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 86,400 | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 88,492 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 89,670 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 92,229 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 96,366 | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 104,662 | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 114,696 | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 118,995 | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 124,640 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 126,630 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 137,985 | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 139,849 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 137,824 | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 138,931 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 137,431 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 139,870 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 143,253 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 146,890 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 151,484 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 156,618 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 161,057 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 165,779 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 194,452 | +17.3% |
| 2014 | 195,769 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 196,887 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 206,818 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 206,370 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 208,380 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 210,208 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 209,267 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 202,179 | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 189,808 | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 186,029 | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 183,354 | -1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35,334 | 25,464 | 45,095 | 5 |
| 1980s | 78,258 | 72,645 | 83,577 | 5 |
| 1990s | 100,296 | 86,400 | 124,640 | 10 |
| 2000s | 140,015 | 126,630 | 151,484 | 10 |
| 2010s | 190,234 | 156,618 | 210,208 | 10 |
| 2020s | 194,127 | 183,354 | 209,267 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More education data for Finland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,938 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,144 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,036 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 89,318 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 543,350 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 360,117 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0641 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Finland?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Finland was 183,354 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 210,208 in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,464 in 1971.
- How does Finland rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Finland ranks 92nd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
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- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.