Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Finland
Finland: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.3 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Finland, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Finland stood at 1.3 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 60.8% on the previous year and up 212.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Finland peaked at 14.18 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -7.16 % change on previous year, in 1978.
Finland ranks 103rd of 205 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.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Finland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.42 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 1974 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +117.9% |
| 1975 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 1978 | -7.16 % change on previous year | -446.3% |
| 1979 | 14.18 % change on previous year | -298.2% |
| 1980 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -90.8% |
| 1981 | 2.66 % change on previous year | +103.7% |
| 1982 | 0.854 % change on previous year | -67.9% |
| 1983 | 8.32 % change on previous year | +874.4% |
| 1984 | 0.6955 % change on previous year | -91.6% |
| 2000 | -1.25 % change on previous year | -279.8% |
| 2001 | -2.19 % change on previous year | +75.5% |
| 2002 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -262.3% |
| 2003 | 5.8 % change on previous year | +62.9% |
| 2004 | 0.9578 % change on previous year | -83.5% |
| 2005 | 0.0691 % change on previous year | -92.8% |
| 2006 | 4.43 % change on previous year | +6302.5% |
| 2007 | 0.7527 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 2008 | -2.67 % change on previous year | -454.6% |
| 2009 | 0.763 % change on previous year | -128.6% |
| 2010 | -0.561 % change on previous year | -173.5% |
| 2011 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -686.4% |
| 2012 | 0.7866 % change on previous year | -76.1% |
| 2013 | -5.05 % change on previous year | -742.1% |
| 2014 | -1.16 % change on previous year | -77.1% |
| 2015 | -0.5774 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 2016 | -2.57 % change on previous year | +344.5% |
| 2017 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 2018 | -0.8171 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
| 2019 | 0.4258 % change on previous year | -152.1% |
| 2020 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +393.8% |
| 2021 | 2.41 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 2022 | 0.8878 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 2023 | 0.8086 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2024 | 1.3 % change on previous year | +60.8% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 1.3 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.7558 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Finland's 1.3 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.2561 % change on previous year, 5.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Finland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +6302.5% | 0.0691 % change on previous year | 4.43 % change on previous year |
| 1983 | +874.4% | 0.854 % change on previous year | 8.32 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.11 % change on previous year | -7.16 % change on previous year | 14.18 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 2.77 % change on previous year | 0.6955 % change on previous year | 8.32 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.02 % change on previous year | -2.67 % change on previous year | 5.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.8069 % change on previous year | -5.05 % change on previous year | 3.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.5 % change on previous year | 0.8086 % change on previous year | 2.41 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 100 Germany 1.39 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Burundi 1.33 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Australia 1.32 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Botswana 1.22 % change on previous year compare
- 105 Algeria 1.03 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Lithuania 0.963 % change on previous year compare
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 teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Finland?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Finland was 1.3 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 14.18 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.16 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Finland rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Finland ranks 103rd out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.3%. 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 Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), 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 Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.