Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Finland
Finland: Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and was 308.92 Thousand in 2012. ▬ Flat
Latest (2012)
308.92 Thousand
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
23rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
309.65 Thousand
in 2008
All-time low
291.66 Thousand
in 2003
Years of data
10
2003–2012
Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Finland, 2003–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
In 2012, participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Finland stood at 308.92 Thousand.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Finland peaked at 309.65 Thousand in 2008 and was at its lowest, 291.66 Thousand, in 2003.
That places Finland 23rd out of 45 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Finland, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 291.66 Thousand | — |
| 2004 | 299.89 Thousand | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 306 Thousand | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 308.97 Thousand | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 309.16 Thousand | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 309.65 Thousand | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 296.69 Thousand | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 303.55 Thousand | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 308.34 Thousand | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 308.92 Thousand | +0.2% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 308.92 Thousand is below the median for high income countries, which is 376.5 Thousand, 82% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Finland's 308.92 Thousand is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 308.92 Thousand, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 303.15 Thousand | 291.66 Thousand | 309.65 Thousand | 7 |
| 2010s | 306.94 Thousand | 303.55 Thousand | 308.92 Thousand | 3 |
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 participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Finland?
- Participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Finland was 308.92 Thousand in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 309.65 Thousand in 2008.
- What is the lowest participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 291.66 Thousand in 2003.
- How does Finland rank for participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and?
- Finland ranks 23rd out of 45 countries with data for 2012.
- Is participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and field of education (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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