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Appendix table 1. Students in education leading to a qualification or degree by sector of education 2011 and 2012

Sector of education 2011 2012 1) Change
2011-2012, %
Total 1 241 473 1 230 200 –1
Basic comprehensive school education, compulsory education school 541 931 539 545 0
Basic education of adults 2 390 2 530 6
Upper secondary general education 109 046 108 300 –1
Vocational education 279 266 270 900 –3
Polytechnic education 139 857 139 876 0
University education 168 983 169 000 0
1) The data on basic education of adults, upper secondary general education, vocational and university education are preliminary.

Source: Education. Statistics Finland

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

Director in charge: Riitta Harala

Updated 29.1.2013

Referencing instructions:

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Students and qualifications [e-publication].
ISSN=2737-0410. 2012, Appendix table 1. Students in education leading to a qualification or degree by sector of education 2011 and 2012 . Helsinki: Statistics Finland [referred: 20.4.2024].
Access method: http://www.stat.fi/til/opiskt/2012/opiskt_2012_2013-01-29_tau_001_en.html