Education in Satakunta (Länsi-Suomi, Finland): official figures
In 2024, 6.7% of people aged 15 and over in the region of Satakunta had completed a master's degree, 4th lowest among Finland's 19 regions, up from 5.7% in 2019.
How many people have a PhD in Satakunta Finland?
In 2024, 0.30% of residents of the region of Satakunta 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 Satakunta Finland?
In 2024, 26.7% of people aged 15 and over in the region of Satakunta had only basic education, 3rd highest among Finland's 19 regions, down from 29.0% in 2019.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many young people lack qualifications in Satakunta Finland?
Among 25- to 29-year-olds in Satakunta, 15.7% had no upper secondary or higher qualification in 2024, below the national figure of 17.0%; that ranks 9th highest among Finland's 19 regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many students live in Satakunta Finland?
In 2024, 6.5% of residents of Satakunta were full-time students, 4th lowest among Finland's 19 regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyWhat percentage of people have a degree in Satakunta Finland?
In 2024, 27.7% of the population aged 15 and over in Satakunta had a tertiary-level degree.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow Satakunta compares with other regions in Finland
People aged 15 or over with a master's degree (%) (2024)
Satakunta ranks 16 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with a master's degree (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Päijät-Häme | 7.6% |
| 14 | Keski-Pohjanmaa | 7.0% |
| 15 | Etelä-Savo | 6.8% |
| 16 | Satakunta | 6.7% |
| 17 | Kainuu | 6.6% |
| 18 | Kymenlaakso | 6.6% |
| 19 | Etelä-Pohjanmaa | 6.3% |
People aged 15 or over with a doctoral degree (%) (2024)
Satakunta ranks 19 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with a doctoral degree (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Lappi | 0.50% |
| 14 | Päijät-Häme | 0.50% |
| 15 | Keski-Pohjanmaa | 0.40% |
| 16 | Etelä-Pohjanmaa | 0.30% |
| 17 | Kainuu | 0.30% |
| 18 | Kymenlaakso | 0.30% |
| 19 | Satakunta | 0.30% |
People aged 15 or over with no qualification beyond basic education (%) (2024)
Satakunta ranks 3 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with no qualification beyond basic education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Åland | 28.7% |
| 2 | Päijät-Häme | 27.5% |
| 3 | Satakunta | 26.7% |
| 4 | Keski-Pohjanmaa | 26.3% |
| 5 | Etelä-Savo | 26.1% |
| 6 | Etelä-Karjala | 25.9% |
| 7 | Kanta-Häme | 25.9% |
People aged 25 to 29 with no qualification beyond basic education (%) (2024)
Satakunta ranks 9 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 25 to 29 with no qualification beyond basic education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 12 | Pohjois-Karjala | 14.8% |
Students as a share of the population (%) (2024)
Satakunta ranks 16 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Students as a share of the population (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Etelä-Pohjanmaa | 6.8% |
| 14 | Kainuu | 6.7% |
| 15 | Lappi | 6.5% |
| 16 | Satakunta | 6.5% |
| 17 | Kymenlaakso | 6.3% |
| 18 | Etelä-Savo | 5.9% |
| 19 | Åland | 5.4% |
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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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