Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Finland
Finland: Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry was 2,002 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Finland, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Finland stood at 2,002.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 47.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Finland peaked at 5,944 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 150, in 2007.
Finland ranks 115th of 180 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.
Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5,944 | — |
| 2002 | 2,060 | -65.3% |
| 2003 | 1,549 | -24.8% |
| 2004 | 636 | -58.9% |
| 2005 | 749 | +17.8% |
| 2006 | 790 | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 150 | -81.0% |
| 2008 | 363 | +142.0% |
| 2009 | 405 | +11.6% |
| 2010 | 524 | +29.4% |
| 2011 | 1,056 | +101.5% |
| 2012 | 1,061 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 1,448 | +36.5% |
| 2014 | 1,357 | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 1,481 | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 989 | -33.2% |
| 2017 | 886 | -10.4% |
| 2018 | 1,042 | +17.6% |
| 2019 | 806 | -22.6% |
| 2020 | 899 | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 2,099 | +133.5% |
| 2022 | 2,510 | +19.6% |
| 2023 | 1,954 | -22.2% |
| 2024 | 2,002 | +2.5% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 2,002 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,726, 1.2× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Finland's 2,002 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,924, 1.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,405 | 150 | 5,944 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,065 | 524 | 1,481 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,893 | 899 | 2,510 | 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 out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Finland?
- Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry in Finland was 2,002 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 5,944 in 2001.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 150 in 2007.
- How does Finland rank for out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry?
- Finland ranks 115th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school children, one year before the official primary entry age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release