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Students and qualifications 2021

Number of students in vocational education 342,000 in 2021

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According to Statistics Finland's education statistics, 342,000 students attended vocational education leading to a qualification in 2021, nine per cent more than one year earlier. A total of 69,000 vocational qualifications were attained, which was five per cent more than in the year before.

Key selections

  • A total of 342,000 students were studying for a vocational qualification in 2021.
  • The total number of vocational qualifications completed was 69,000.
  • Fifty-two per cent of vocational education students and 55 per cent of attainers of qualifications were women.
  • The number of students was highest in the fields of technology, 91,000.
  • In all, 15,000 students participated in instruction preparing for and preparatory education for upper secondary education, and the number of completed qualifications was 4,000.

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Students in preparatory education for vocational training (VALMA) by region 2021

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  • Age
  • Education
  • Gender
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  • Gender
  • Field of education
  • Level of education
  • Type of education
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Referencing instructions

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Students and qualifications [online publication].
Reference period: 2021. ISSN=1798-7679. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 28.4.2026].
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Helena Wilskman
Senior Statistician
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Hannele Orjala
Head of Department in charge
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