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Students in general upper secondary education numbered 109,600 in 2022

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According to Statistics Finland, a total of 109,600 students attended general upper secondary school education leading to a qualification in 2022. There were 37,600 new students in general upper secondary education. A total of 30,265 matriculation examinations were completed. The figure was 456 lower than one year before.

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  • Students in general upper secondary education numbered 109,600 in 2022.
  • The number of new students was 37,600.
  • A total of 30,265 matriculation examinations were completed.
  • A total of 639 international diplomas were completed.
  • Fifty-eight per cent of students and 59 per cent of passers of the matriculation examination were women.

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International Baccalaureate diplomas in 2001 to 2022

Completed matriculation examinations 1910-2020

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  • Language of education
  • Type of educational institution
  • Gender
  • General upper secondary education
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Classifications used:
  • Time of completion
  • Language of education
  • Gender
  • Type of educational institution
  • Age
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