Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Finland
Finland: Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both was 55,926 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Finland, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Finland is 55,926, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Finland peaked at 65,326 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 55,926, in 2024.
Finland ranks 132nd of 222 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 65,030 | — |
| 2002 | 65,326 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 63,405 | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 61,019 | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 59,682 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 57,346 | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 58,113 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 57,394 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 56,937 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 56,674 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 57,790 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 59,077 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 59,111 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 60,698 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 60,621 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 61,437 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 62,280 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 62,914 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 61,893 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 61,642 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 60,335 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 59,624 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 57,620 | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 55,926 | -2.9% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 55,926 is above the median for high income countries, which is 40,266, 1.4× the median. (80 countries reporting)
- Finland's 55,926 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 65,242, 86% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 60,472 | 56,937 | 65,326 | 9 |
| 2010s | 60,250 | 56,674 | 62,914 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59,029 | 55,926 | 61,642 | 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 population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Finland?
- Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Finland was 55,926 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population of the official entrance age to primary education, both recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 65,326 in 2002.
- What is the lowest population of the official entrance age to primary education, both recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,926 in 2024.
- How does Finland rank for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both?
- Finland ranks 132nd out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population of the official entrance age to primary education, both rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.9%. 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 Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release