Education in Etelä-Karjala (Etelä-Suomi, Finland): official figures
In 2024, 8.0% of people aged 15 and over in South Karelia had completed a master's degree, 9th highest among Finland's 19 regions, up from 7.0% in 2019.
How many people have a PhD in South Karelia?
In 2024, 0.80% of residents of South Karelia aged 15 and over held a doctorate, below the national figure of 1.20%.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyWhat is the education level in South Karelia?
In 2024, 25.9% of people aged 15 and over in South Karelia had only basic education, 6th highest among Finland's 19 regions, down from 27.8% in 2019.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many young people lack qualifications in South Karelia?
Among 25- to 29-year-olds in Etelä-Karjala (South Karelia), 16.2% had no upper secondary or higher qualification in 2024, below the national figure of 17.0%; that ranks 8th highest among Finland's 19 regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many students live in South Karelia?
In 2024, 7.9% of residents of Etelä-Karjala (South Karelia) were full-time students, 8th highest among Finland's 19 regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyWhat percentage of people have a degree in South Karelia?
In 2024, 29.3% of the population aged 15 and over in Etelä-Karjala (South Karelia) had a tertiary-level degree.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow Etelä-Karjala compares with other regions in Finland
People aged 15 or over with a master's degree (%) (2024)
Etelä-Karjala ranks 9 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with a master's degree (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Pohjanmaa | 9.9% |
| 7 | Åland | 8.7% |
| 8 | Pohjois-Savo | 8.3% |
| 9 | Etelä-Karjala | 8.0% |
| 10 | Pohjois-Karjala | 8.0% |
| 11 | Kanta-Häme | 7.8% |
| 12 | Lappi | 7.7% |
People aged 15 or over with a doctoral degree (%) (2024)
Etelä-Karjala ranks 8 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with a doctoral degree (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | 1.20% |
| 6 | Pohjois-Savo | 1.10% |
| 7 | Pohjois-Karjala | 0.90% |
| 8 | Etelä-Karjala | 0.80% |
| 9 | Kanta-Häme | 0.60% |
| 10 | Pohjanmaa | 0.60% |
| 11 | Åland | 0.50% |
People aged 15 or over with no qualification beyond basic education (%) (2024)
Etelä-Karjala ranks 6 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with no qualification beyond basic education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Satakunta | 26.7% |
| 4 | Keski-Pohjanmaa | 26.3% |
| 5 | Etelä-Savo | 26.1% |
| 6 | Etelä-Karjala | 25.9% |
| 7 | Kanta-Häme | 25.9% |
| 8 | Kymenlaakso | 25.9% |
| 9 | Etelä-Pohjanmaa | 25.8% |
People aged 25 to 29 with no qualification beyond basic education (%) (2024)
Etelä-Karjala ranks 8 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 25 to 29 with no qualification beyond basic education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Pohjanmaa | 17.6% |
| 6 | Kymenlaakso | 17.3% |
| 7 | Varsinais-Suomi | 16.4% |
| 8 | Etelä-Karjala | 16.2% |
| 9 | Satakunta | 15.7% |
| 10 | Etelä-Savo | 15.3% |
| 11 | Kainuu | 14.8% |
Students as a share of the population (%) (2024)
Etelä-Karjala ranks 8 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Students as a share of the population (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 8.2% |
| 6 | Pohjanmaa | 8.1% |
| 7 | Varsinais-Suomi | 8.0% |
| 8 | Etelä-Karjala | 7.9% |
| 9 | Pohjois-Savo | 7.5% |
| 10 | Keski-Pohjanmaa | 7.4% |
| 11 | Kanta-Häme | 7.1% |
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Sources
- Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus): Regional time series 1987-2025 (table 142h, Municipal key figures database): population, housing, education, employment and jobs by NUTS region, region and municipality (PxWeb API POST query, json-stat2, years 2015-2025), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 18a97e220312…)
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