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Participation in adult education 31.12.2022

Nearly every second person aged 18 to 64 in adult education and training in 2022

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According to Statistics Finland's, nearly every second person aged 18 to 64 participated in adult education and training in 2022. In absolute numbers, this corresponds to around 1.5 million persons. The participation rate has remained on the same level as five years earlier.


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  • In all, 1.5 million persons, nearly every second person aged 18 to 64, participated in adult education and training.
  • Women, persons with high level of education and persons aged 35 to 54 participated most in adult education and training.
  • The level of participation in adult education and training has remained unchanged from five years earlier.
  • Nearly one-half of the adults in the labour force studied for reasons related to work or occupation.
  • Personnel training was received by one million wage and salary earners, 54 per cent of all wage and salary earners.

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Referencing instructions

Participation in adult education [online publication].
Reference period: 31.12.2022. ISSN=2489-6926. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 12.5.2026].
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Helena Niemi
Senior Statistician
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Timo Ruuskanen
Senior Statistician
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