Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Finland
Finland: Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate was 1.7 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Finland, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Finland recorded 1.7 % change on previous year for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 71.4% on the previous year and up 2,744.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Finland peaked at 11.92 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -8.46 % change on previous year, in 1978.
Finland ranks 85th of 201 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.
Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Finland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.3859 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 10.59 % change on previous year | +2644.6% |
| 1974 | 10.25 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1975 | 9.35 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1976 | 5.42 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 1977 | 11.92 % change on previous year | +120.0% |
| 1978 | -8.46 % change on previous year | -170.9% |
| 1979 | 0.1833 % change on previous year | -102.2% |
| 1980 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -768.3% |
| 1981 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -466.5% |
| 1982 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -38.6% |
| 1983 | -7.17 % change on previous year | -360.2% |
| 1984 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -121.8% |
| 1997 | -7.88 % change on previous year | -603.8% |
| 1998 | 0.8388 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
| 1999 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +188.7% |
| 2000 | 4.93 % change on previous year | +103.5% |
| 2001 | 6.08 % change on previous year | +23.4% |
| 2002 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2003 | -4.89 % change on previous year | -304.2% |
| 2004 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 2005 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 0.8789 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 2007 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -339.1% |
| 2008 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -209.4% |
| 2009 | 3.62 % change on previous year | +57.3% |
| 2010 | -3.86 % change on previous year | -206.6% |
| 2011 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 2012 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 2013 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +138.7% |
| 2014 | -0.0644 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 2015 | -0.8907 % change on previous year | +1283.2% |
| 2016 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -463.2% |
| 2017 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -141.6% |
| 2018 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -244.9% |
| 2019 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2020 | 3.74 % change on previous year | +261.7% |
| 2021 | -2.34 % change on previous year | -162.6% |
| 2022 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -224.8% |
| 2023 | 5.95 % change on previous year | +103.4% |
| 2024 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.96 % change on previous year | -8.46 % change on previous year | 11.92 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.0826 % change on previous year | -7.17 % change on previous year | 4.49 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | -1.54 % change on previous year | -7.88 % change on previous year | 2.42 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.55 % change on previous year | -4.89 % change on previous year | 6.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6661 % change on previous year | -3.86 % change on previous year | 3.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.4 % change on previous year | -2.34 % change on previous year | 5.95 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 82 Timor-Leste 1.93 % change on previous year compare
- 83 Estonia 1.79 % change on previous year compare
- 84 Cyprus 1.76 % change on previous year compare
- 86 Indonesia 1.66 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Belgium 1.55 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Lebanon 1.46 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Finland
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 30,824 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 61.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 14.3% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 98.87 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 98.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Finland?
- Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate in Finland was 1.7 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 11.92 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest primary education, teachers, annual growth rate recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.46 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Finland rank for primary education, teachers, annual growth rate?
- Finland ranks 85th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, teachers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,744.1%. 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 Primary education, teachers, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary education, teachers Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, teachers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.