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Appendix table 1. Students in education leading to a qualification or degree by sector of education in 2014 and 2015

Sector of education	2014	2015	Change 2014–2015, %
Total	1 273 172	1 274 593	0
Basic comprehensive school education, compulsory education school (incl. pre-primary education)	542 932	546 065	1
Basic education of adults	2 112	2 220	5
Upper secondary general education	103 914	104 060	0
Vocational education 1)	321 736	325 085	1
University of applied sciences education	138 719	139 727	1
University education	163 759	157 436	–4

1) Data on vocational education are from the entire calendar year. Data for other sectors of education are for the situation on 20 September.

Source: Education, Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Heli Hiltunen 029 551 3314, koulutustilastot@stat.fi

Director in charge: Jari Tarkoma

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Updated 29.11.2016