Key figures for education
The statistics on education cover education at all levels; from kindergarten to university, and provide us with an overview of the population’s education level and the conditions in schools. The schools, local authorities and other authorities can use the information to improve the quality of the education.
| Share | Change in percentage points last year | Change in percentage points last five years | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children in kindergarten, 1-5 years | 90.0 | -0.1 | 2.9 | 2013 |
| Children in municipal kindergartens | 51.9 | -0.5 | -1.0 | 2013 |
| Value | Change in per cent/percentage points last year | Change in per cent/percentage points last five years | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 6-9 year-olds at pre and after school care | 62.7 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 2012 |
| No. of pupils per state school | 216 | 1.4 | 5.9 | 2012 |
| Share | Change in percentage points last year | Change in percentage points last five years | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils who have qualified within 5 years | 70.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 2011 |
| Teachers aged 50 and over | 47.7 | -0.3 | -3.3 | 2011 |
| Share | Change in percentage points last year | Change in percentage points last five years | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-24 year-olds in higher education | 33.7 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 2013 |
| Persons with higher education (aged 16 and over) | 30.4 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 2013 |
Right and duty towards education
Children, juveniles and adults all have a right and duty to complete a compulsory education. Juveniles and adults who have completed a compulsory education have a right to further education that qualifies them to apply to university or seek employment.
