Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Finland
Finland: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 3.4 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Finland, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Finland is 3.4 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 11.1% on the previous year and up 458.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Finland peaked at 59.76 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -5.88 % change on previous year, in 1984.
Finland ranks 76th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Finland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.36 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 1974 | 7.23 % change on previous year | +193.0% |
| 1975 | 5.37 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 1976 | 59.76 % change on previous year | +1013.0% |
| 1977 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -92.7% |
| 1978 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 1979 | 0.3251 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 1980 | 0.0147 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 1981 | 0.2621 % change on previous year | +1688.6% |
| 1982 | 1.35 % change on previous year | +416.0% |
| 1983 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +67.4% |
| 1984 | -5.88 % change on previous year | -359.7% |
| 1985 | 0.8564 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 1986 | 5.61 % change on previous year | +554.6% |
| 1987 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 1988 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 1989 | 5.37 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 1990 | 5.76 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 1991 | 6.7 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
| 1992 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1993 | 8.32 % change on previous year | +72.7% |
| 1994 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -41.2% |
| 1995 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1996 | 4.37 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 1997 | 5.82 % change on previous year | +33.3% |
| 1998 | 10.42 % change on previous year | +78.9% |
| 1999 | 5.14 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 2000 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 2001 | 3.5 % change on previous year | +25.9% |
| 2002 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -57.3% |
| 2003 | 2.77 % change on previous year | +85.4% |
| 2004 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 2006 | 0.9706 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 2007 | 0.0638 % change on previous year | -93.4% |
| 2008 | 0.1569 % change on previous year | +146.0% |
| 2009 | -4.18 % change on previous year | -2767.4% |
| 2010 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -155.3% |
| 2011 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 2012 | 0.1907 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2013 | 0.0275 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 2014 | -0.9479 % change on previous year | -3544.9% |
| 2015 | -1.18 % change on previous year | +24.2% |
| 2016 | -1.76 % change on previous year | +49.3% |
| 2017 | -0.5502 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 2018 | -0.3424 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 2019 | 0.3175 % change on previous year | -192.7% |
| 2020 | 0.1601 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 2021 | 3.19 % change on previous year | +1893.9% |
| 2022 | 3.35 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 3.82 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 2024 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.69 % change on previous year | 0.3251 % change on previous year | 59.76 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.86 % change on previous year | -5.88 % change on previous year | 5.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.01 % change on previous year | 3.89 % change on previous year | 10.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.24 % change on previous year | -4.18 % change on previous year | 3.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.035 % change on previous year | -1.76 % change on previous year | 2.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.79 % change on previous year | 0.1601 % change on previous year | 3.82 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 73 Kyrgyzstan 3.62 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Azerbaijan 3.6 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Bhutan 3.57 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Mongolia 3.4 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Italy 3.33 % change on previous year compare
- 79 Uruguay 3.31 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Finland
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Finland?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Finland was 3.4 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 59.76 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.88 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Finland rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Finland ranks 76th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 458.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.