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Published: 26 January 2011

Number of students in education leading to a qualification or degree still unchanged

The total number of students in education leading to a qualification or degree was 1.25 million in 2009. Preliminary data on 2010 indicate that the number of students remained almost unchanged in comparison with the previous year. In comprehensive school education the number of students fell due to diminished age cohorts. In upper secondary general education, vocational education and university education no significant changes occured. In polytechnic education the number of students rose slightly. These data derive from education statistics compiled by Statistics Finland.

Students in education leading to a qualification or degree 2004–2010 (2010 preliminary data)

In 2009 the number of new students totalled 270,000 and that of attainers of qualifications or degrees 210,000. A total of 52 per cent of new students and 54 per cent of attainers of qualifications or degrees were women.

These statistics apply harmonised concepts and classifications to draw an overall picture of education leading to a qualification or degree. The statistics contain data on all the sectors of education. Data on the subject matter are published on Statistics Finland’s website in statistics on pre-primary and comprehensive school education, upper secondary general education, vocational education, polytechnic education and university education.

Source: Education 2010. Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Riikka Rautanen (09) 1734 2375, Irma Suovirta (09) 1734 3280, koulutustilastot@stat.fi

Director in charge: Jari Tarkoma

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• Appendix table 1. Students in education leading to a qualification or degree by sector of education 2009 and 2010 (26.1.2011)
• Appendix table 2. Students and completed qualifications and degrees in education leading to a qualification or degree by sector of education and sex 2009 1) (26.1.2011)

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Updated 26.1.2011