Finland Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Finland's secondary enrollment was 143.05% in 2025, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Finland's secondary enrollment stood at 143.05% in 2025, a rise of +0.19pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 143.05% by 2025. Finland ranked 3rd globally.
Finland’s secondary‑school enrollment rate has risen steadily over the 25‑year series, moving from 125.49 % in 2000 to a World Bank‑reported 143.05 % in 2025, placing the country third globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2018 at 153.65 %, a level that still exceeds the current figure but underscores the durability of high participation. The deepest dip occurred in 2009, when enrollment fell to 107.70 %, reflecting the impact of the global financial crisis on public‑sector financing. Compared with peer nations, Finland trails the Netherlands, whose 2025 enrollment stands at 151.83 %, but remains ahead of St. Kitts and Nevis (140.64 %). The persistent expansion suggests that policy emphasis on universal access and robust vocational pathways will likely keep the rate above 150 % in the near term, unless demographic shifts or fiscal constraints alter funding priorities.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 142.88% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 143.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 143.05% | +0.19pp | #3 |
| 2023 | 142.86% | −1.99pp | #2 |
| 2022 | 144.85% | +1.49pp | #1 |
| 2021 | 143.36% | +0.24pp | #1 |
| 2020 | 143.12% | −1.49pp | #3 |
| 2019 | 144.61% | −9.04pp | #2 |
| 2018 | 153.65% | +0.07pp | #3 |
| 2017 | 153.58% | +1.11pp | #2 |
| 2016 | 152.47% | +1.65pp | #4 |
| 2015 | 150.82% | +3.41pp | #3 |
| 2014 | 147.41% | +1.76pp | #2 |
| 2013 | 145.65% | +35.69pp | #2 |
| 2012 | 109.96% | +0.71pp | #16 |
| 2011 | 109.25% | +0.64pp | #13 |
| 2010 | 108.61% | +0.91pp | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Finland's secondary enrollment was 143.05% in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Finland's secondary enrollment peaked at 153.65% in 2018.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Finland was 107.70% in 2009.
Finland ranks 3rd globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Finland's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 143.05% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Finland in 2025 was 143.05%. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Finland Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}