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3. Participation in non-formal education and training during 12 months by sex in selected European countries over the years 2005-2008 (population aged 25-64), %

Country Gender
  Male Females Total
Sweden 68 71 69
Finland 45 57 51
Norway 50 51 51
Germany 46 40 43
Slovakia 43 39 41
United Kingdom 39 41 40
Estonia 36 44 40
Austria 42 38 40
Cyprus 42 38 40
Bulgaria 37 34 35
France 36 33 34
Lithuania 26 35 31
Latvia 25 36 31
Spain 27 27 27
Italy 20 20 20
Poland 18 19 19
Greece 13 13 13
Hungary 7 7 7

Source: EU Adult Education Survey, Eurostat

Inquiries: Timo Ruuskanen (09) 1734 3620, Irja Blomqvist (09) 1734 3221

Director in charge: Riitta Harala

Updated 24.4.2009

Referencing instructions:

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Participation in adult education [e-publication].
ISSN=2489-6926. European comparison 2006, 3. Participation in non-formal education and training during 12 months by sex in selected European countries over the years 2005-2008 (population aged 25-64), % . Helsinki: Statistics Finland [referred: 3.11.2025].
Access method: http://stat.fi/til/aku/2006/04/aku_2006_04_2009-04-24_tau_003_en.html