Discontinuation of education

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The statistics on discontinuation of education describe discontinuation of post-comprehensive level education by sector of education and by educational institution, field of education and region. The data are produced by combining several register data and published once a year.

Key figures

Share of students having completely discontinued education leading to a qualification or degree

6.6%
2021
Discontinuation of education
Updated: 28/03/2024

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Discontinuation of education leading to a qualification or degree in the field of education of the sector of education by sex and academic year

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Referencing instructions

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Discontinuation of education [online publication].
ISSN=1798-9302. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 4.11.2024].
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