Providers of education and educational institutions 2022

Number of comprehensive schools decreased further in 2022

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According to Statistics Finland’s register of providers of education and register of educational institutions, there were 685 active providers of education and 3,000 educational institutions. There were 2,039 active comprehensive schools.

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  • A total of 47 comprehensive schools were closed down or merged with another educational institution
  • Comprehensive schools were closed down or merged with another educational institution most in the regions of Uusimaa and Kymenlaakso
  • Of comprehensive schools, 24 per cent were joint schools, 66 per cent lower secondary schools and nine per cent upper secondary schools.

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Referencing instructions

Providers of education and educational institutions [online publication].
Reference period: 2022. ISSN=1799-5825. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 11.6.2026].
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Mika Witting
Senior Statistician
029 551 3032

Head of Department in charge

Hannele Orjala
Head of Department in charge
029 551 3582