Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes in Finland
Finland: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes was 232,051 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes in Finland, 2013–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Finland stood at 232,051. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Finland peaked at 232,051 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 204,676, in 2020.
That places Finland 54th out of 131 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 228,273 | — |
| 2014 | 223,519 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 219,370 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 215,196 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 211,056 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 207,313 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 205,501 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 204,676 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 210,640 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 216,270 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 225,500 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 232,051 | +2.9% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 232,051 is above the median for high income countries, which is 181,704, 1.3× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Finland's 232,051 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 185,112, 1.3× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 215,747 | 205,501 | 228,273 | 7 |
| 2020s | 217,827 | 204,676 | 232,051 | 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 tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Finland?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Finland was 232,051 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 232,051 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 204,676 in 2020.
- How does Finland rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Finland ranks 54th out of 131 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release