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Appendix table 1. Students in education leading to a qualification or degree by sector of education in 2018 and 2019 ¹⁾

Sector of education	2018	2019	Change 2018–2019, %
Total	1 286 703	1 290 513	0,3
Basic comprehensive school education, compulsory education school (incl. pre-primary education)	560 503	564 100	0,6
Basic education of adults	5 013	5 183	3,4
Upper secondary general education	103 440	105 248	1,7
Vocational education	322 296	320 058	-0,7
University of applied sciences education	142 022	142 157	0,1
University education	153 429	153 767	0,2

1) The data for vocational education relate to a calendar year. The data for other educational sectors describe the situation on 20 September. Starting from 2019, the data on upper secondary general education and vocational education are mainly based on the Finnish National Agency for Education's Koski database.

Source: Education, Statistics Finland

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

Head of Department in charge: Hannele Orjala

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Updated 26.11.2020