Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Sweden

Sweden: Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) was 21.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
21.0%
World rank
8th
of 46 countries
All-time high
21.0%
in 2024
All-time low
4.7%
in 2011
Years of data
6
2010–2024

Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Sweden, 2010–2024

51015202010201720242010: 6.1 %2011: 4.7 %2013: 6.8 %2015: 6.7 %2016: 7.8 %2024: 21 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Sweden recorded 21.0% for proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in 2024. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

That represents a change of up 208.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Sweden peaked at 21.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.7%, in 2011.

That places Sweden 8th out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Sweden, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any subject), 25-74 years old, both sexes (%) in Sweden, 2010 to 2024.
Year % Change
2010 6.1%
2011 4.7% -23.0%
2013 6.8% +44.7%
2015 6.7% -1.5%
2016 7.8% +16.4%
2024 21.0% +169.2%

Sweden compared with similar countries

  • Sweden's 21.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.3%, 1.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Sweden's 21.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.3%, 1.9× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 6.4% 4.7% 7.8% 5
2020s 21.0% 21.0% 21.0% 1

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 5 Finland 25.0% compare
  2. 5 Korea 25.0% compare
  3. 7 Norway 24.0% compare
  4. 9 Malta 20.6% compare
  5. 10 Belgium 18.8% compare
  6. 11 Slovenia 18.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Sweden?
Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) in Sweden was 21.0% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 21.0% in 2024.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 4.7% in 2011.
How does Sweden rank for proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any)?
Sweden ranks 8th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
Is proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any) rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 208.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any subject), 25-74 years old, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults who have done online course (in any subject), 25-74 years old, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
46 places, 378 data points, 2010–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release