Education in Pohjanmaa (Länsi-Suomi, Finland): official figures
In 2024, 9.9% of people aged 15 and over in Ostrobothnia had completed a master's degree, 6th highest among Finland's 19 regions, up from 8.8% in 2019.
How many people have a PhD in Ostrobothnia?
In 2024, 0.60% of residents of Ostrobothnia 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 Ostrobothnia?
In 2024, 25.8% of people aged 15 and over in Ostrobothnia had only basic education, 9th lowest among Finland's 19 regions, down from 27.2% in 2019.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many young people lack qualifications in Ostrobothnia?
Among 25- to 29-year-olds in Pohjanmaa (Ostrobothnia), 17.6% had no upper secondary or higher qualification in 2024, above the national figure of 17.0%; that ranks 5th highest among Finland's 19 regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many students live in Ostrobothnia?
In 2024, 8.1% of residents of Pohjanmaa (Ostrobothnia) were full-time students, 6th highest among Finland's 19 regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyWhat percentage of people have a degree in Ostrobothnia?
In 2024, 32.7% of the population aged 15 and over in Pohjanmaa (Ostrobothnia) had a tertiary-level degree.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow Pohjanmaa compares with other regions in Finland
People aged 15 or over with a master's degree (%) (2024)
Pohjanmaa ranks 6 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with a master's degree (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Varsinais-Suomi | 10.7% |
| 4 | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | 10.0% |
| 5 | Keski-Suomi | 9.9% |
| 6 | Pohjanmaa | 9.9% |
| 7 | Åland | 8.7% |
| 8 | Pohjois-Savo | 8.3% |
| 9 | Etelä-Karjala | 8.0% |
People aged 15 or over with a doctoral degree (%) (2024)
Pohjanmaa ranks 10 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with a doctoral degree (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Pohjois-Karjala | 0.90% |
| 8 | Etelä-Karjala | 0.80% |
| 9 | Kanta-Häme | 0.60% |
| 10 | Pohjanmaa | 0.60% |
| 11 | Åland | 0.50% |
| 12 | Etelä-Savo | 0.50% |
| 13 | Lappi | 0.50% |
People aged 15 or over with no qualification beyond basic education (%) (2024)
Pohjanmaa ranks 11 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with no qualification beyond basic education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Kymenlaakso | 25.9% |
| 9 | Etelä-Pohjanmaa | 25.8% |
| 10 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 25.8% |
| 11 | Pohjanmaa | 25.8% |
| 12 | Kainuu | 25.1% |
| 13 | Varsinais-Suomi | 24.9% |
| 14 | Pohjois-Karjala | 24.1% |
People aged 25 to 29 with no qualification beyond basic education (%) (2024)
Pohjanmaa ranks 5 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 25 to 29 with no qualification beyond basic education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Åland | 20.1% |
| 3 | Päijät-Häme | 18.7% |
| 4 | Kanta-Häme | 17.7% |
| 5 | Pohjanmaa | 17.6% |
| 6 | Kymenlaakso | 17.3% |
| 7 | Varsinais-Suomi | 16.4% |
| 8 | Etelä-Karjala | 16.2% |
Students as a share of the population (%) (2024)
Pohjanmaa ranks 6 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Students as a share of the population (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Pirkanmaa | 8.7% |
| 4 | Pohjois-Karjala | 8.4% |
| 5 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 8.2% |
| 6 | Pohjanmaa | 8.1% |
| 7 | Varsinais-Suomi | 8.0% |
| 8 | Etelä-Karjala | 7.9% |
| 9 | Pohjois-Savo | 7.5% |
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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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