Education in Kainuu (Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi, Finland): official figures
In 2024, 6.6% of people aged 15 and over in the region of Kainuu had completed a master's degree, 3rd lowest among Finland's 19 regions, up from 5.6% in 2019.
How many people have a PhD in Kainuu Finland?
In 2024, 0.30% of residents of the region of Kainuu 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 Kainuu Finland?
In 2024, 25.1% of people aged 15 and over in the region of Kainuu had only basic education, 8th lowest among Finland's 19 regions, down from 26.8% in 2019.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many young people lack qualifications in Kainuu Finland?
Among 25- to 29-year-olds in Kainuu, 14.8% had no upper secondary or higher qualification in 2024, below the national figure of 17.0%; that ranks 9th lowest among Finland's 19 regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many students live in Kainuu Finland?
In 2024, 6.7% of residents of Kainuu were full-time students, 6th lowest among Finland's 19 regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyWhat percentage of people have a degree in Kainuu Finland?
In 2024, 26.8% of the population aged 15 and over in Kainuu had a tertiary-level degree.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow Kainuu compares with other regions in Finland
People aged 15 or over with a master's degree (%) (2024)
Kainuu ranks 17 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)
Kainuu ranks 17 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)
Kainuu ranks 12 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with no qualification beyond basic education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 15 | Lappi | 23.5% |
People aged 25 to 29 with no qualification beyond basic education (%) (2024)
Kainuu ranks 11 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 25 to 29 with no qualification beyond basic education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Etelä-Karjala | 16.2% |
| 9 | Satakunta | 15.7% |
| 10 | Etelä-Savo | 15.3% |
| 11 | Kainuu | 14.8% |
| 12 | Pohjois-Karjala | 14.8% |
| 13 | Lappi | 14.5% |
| 14 | Pohjois-Savo | 14.4% |
Students as a share of the population (%) (2024)
Kainuu ranks 14 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Students as a share of the population (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Kanta-Häme | 7.1% |
| 12 | Päijät-Häme | 7.0% |
| 13 | Etelä-Pohjanmaa | 6.8% |
| 14 | Kainuu | 6.7% |
| 15 | Lappi | 6.5% |
| 16 | Satakunta | 6.5% |
| 17 | Kymenlaakso | 6.3% |
More on Kainuu: overview · economy and jobs · health · poverty and living standards · government budget · government and politics · Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi · Finland
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…)
Each saved copy is the file exactly as downloaded, kept so the figures can be checked even if the source changes. Report an error.