Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Finland
Finland: Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex was 5.3% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
5.3%
Change on year
up 14.3%
World rank
25th
of 42 countries
All-time high
5.7%
in 2014
All-time low
2.9%
in 2020
Years of data
11
2014–2024
Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Finland, 2014–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Finland is 5.3%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 14.3% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Finland peaked at 5.7% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 2020.
Finland ranks 25th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Finland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5.7% | — |
| 2015 | 4.3% | -24.4% |
| 2016 | 4.0% | -6.7% |
| 2017 | 4.5% | +12.4% |
| 2018 | 4.1% | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 3.4% | -18.6% |
| 2020 | 2.9% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | 4.6% | +57.5% |
| 2022 | 4.3% | -5.7% |
| 2023 | 4.7% | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 5.3% | +14.3% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 5.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.2%, 74% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Finland's 5.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 77% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.3% | 3.4% | 5.7% | 6 |
| 2020s | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
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- Population density 15.14 people per km² (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Finland?
- Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex in Finland was 5.3% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 5.7% in 2014.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 2020.
- How does Finland rank for out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex?
- Finland ranks 25th out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Out-of-school rate in population of upper secondary school age, by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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