Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all … lower female in Finland
Finland: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all … lower female was 346 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female in Finland, 1987–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female in Finland is 346, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 34.6% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female in Finland peaked at 2,649 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 221, in 2022.
That places Finland 133rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all … lower female in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2,649 | — |
| 1988 | 2,555 | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 2,333 | -8.7% |
| 1990 | 2,011 | -13.8% |
| 1991 | 1,752 | -12.9% |
| 1992 | 1,675 | -4.4% |
| 1993 | 1,614 | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 1,766 | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 454 | -74.3% |
| 2005 | 414 | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 462 | +11.6% |
| 2009 | 390 | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 411 | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 390 | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 446 | +14.4% |
| 2013 | 413 | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 393 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 292 | -25.7% |
| 2016 | 292 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 257 | -12.0% |
| 2018 | 255 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 265 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 271 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 273 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 221 | -19.0% |
| 2023 | 257 | +16.3% |
| 2024 | 346 | +34.6% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 346 is below the median for high income countries, which is 430, 80% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Finland's 346 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 455.5, 76% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,512 | 2,333 | 2,649 | 3 |
| 1990s | 1,764 | 1,614 | 2,011 | 5 |
| 2000s | 430 | 390 | 462 | 4 |
| 2010s | 341.4 | 255 | 446 | 10 |
| 2020s | 273.6 | 221 | 346 | 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 repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female in Finland?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female in Finland was 346 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,649 in 1987.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 221 in 2022.
- How does Finland rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female?
- Finland ranks 133rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. 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 Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release