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Appendix table 1. Students in education leading to a qualification or degree by sector of education in 2015 and 2016

Sector of education	2015	2016	Change 2015–2016, %
Total	1 274 593	1 280 032	0,4
Basic comprehensive school education, compulsory education school (incl. pre-primary education)	546 065	550 236	0,8
Basic education of adults	2 220	2 984	34,4
Upper secondary general education	104 060	103 550	-0,5
Vocational education 1)	325 085	327 734	0,8
University of applied sciences education	139 727	140 792	0,8
University education	157 436	154 736	-1,7

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 29.11.2017