Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Finland
Finland: Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing was 32.9 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
32.9 Per thousand inhabitants
Change on year
up 14.2%
World rank
2nd
of 44 countries
All-time high
32.9 Per thousand inhabitants
in 2024
All-time low
22 Per thousand inhabitants
in 2013
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Finland, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per thousand inhabitants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Finland is 32.9 Per thousand inhabitants, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.2% on the previous year and up 47.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Finland peaked at 32.9 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 22 Per thousand inhabitants, in 2013.
That places Finland 2nd out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Finland, year by year
| Year | Per thousand inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 22 Per thousand inhabitants | — |
| 2014 | 22.3 Per thousand inhabitants | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 23.7 Per thousand inhabitants | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 24.3 Per thousand inhabitants | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 22.4 Per thousand inhabitants | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 23.8 Per thousand inhabitants | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 24.8 Per thousand inhabitants | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 26.5 Per thousand inhabitants | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 25.6 Per thousand inhabitants | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 26.5 Per thousand inhabitants | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 28.8 Per thousand inhabitants | +8.7% |
| 2024 | 32.9 Per thousand inhabitants | +14.2% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 32.9 Per thousand inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20 Per thousand inhabitants, 1.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Finland's 32.9 Per thousand inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 20.6 Per thousand inhabitants, 1.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23.33 Per thousand inhabitants | 22 Per thousand inhabitants | 24.8 Per thousand inhabitants | 7 |
| 2020s | 28.06 Per thousand inhabitants | 25.6 Per thousand inhabitants | 32.9 Per thousand inhabitants | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 1 Ireland 39.8 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 3 France 28 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 4 Denmark 26.5 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 5 United Kingdom 26.2 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 5 United Kingdom 26.2 Per thousand inhabitants compare
More population data for Finland
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1705 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3569 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.3888 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3569 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 178,591 people (2100)
- Population density 15.14 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0727 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.0156 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Finland?
- Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Finland was 32.9 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 32.9 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024.
- What is the lowest graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 22 Per thousand inhabitants in 2013.
- How does Finland rank for graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing?
- Finland ranks 2nd out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing, engineering, manufacturing, construction, by sex - per 1000 of population aged 20-29. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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