Education in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi, Finland): official figures
In 2024, 10.0% of people aged 15 and over in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (North Ostrobothnia) had completed a master's degree, 4th highest among Finland's 19 regions, up from 8.7% in 2019.
How many people have a PhD in North Ostrobothnia?
In 2024, 1.20% of residents of Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (North Ostrobothnia) aged 15 and over held a doctorate, level with the national figure of 1.20%.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyWhat is the education level in North Ostrobothnia?
In 2024, 22.6% of people aged 15 and over in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (North Ostrobothnia) had only basic education, 2nd lowest among Finland's 19 regions, down from 24.5% in 2019.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many young people lack qualifications in North Ostrobothnia?
Among 25- to 29-year-olds in the North Ostrobothnia region, 13.2% had no upper secondary or higher qualification in 2024, below the national figure of 17.0%; that ranks 2nd lowest among Finland's 19 regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow many students live in North Ostrobothnia?
In 2024, 9.2% of residents of the North Ostrobothnia region were full-time students, the highest among Finland's 19 regions.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyWhat percentage of people have a degree in North Ostrobothnia?
In 2024, 32.1% of the population aged 15 and over in the North Ostrobothnia region had a tertiary-level degree.
Source: Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) · saved copyHow Pohjois-Pohjanmaa compares with other regions in Finland
People aged 15 or over with a master's degree (%) (2024)
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa ranks 4 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with a master's degree (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 16.8% |
| 2 | Pirkanmaa | 12.1% |
| 3 | Varsinais-Suomi | 10.7% |
| 4 | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | 10.0% |
| 5 | Keski-Suomi | 9.9% |
| 6 | Pohjanmaa | 9.9% |
| 7 | Åland | 8.7% |
People aged 15 or over with a doctoral degree (%) (2024)
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa ranks 5 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with a doctoral degree (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Varsinais-Suomi | 1.40% |
| 3 | Keski-Suomi | 1.20% |
| 4 | Pirkanmaa | 1.20% |
| 5 | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | 1.20% |
| 6 | Pohjois-Savo | 1.10% |
| 7 | Pohjois-Karjala | 0.90% |
| 8 | Etelä-Karjala | 0.80% |
People aged 15 or over with no qualification beyond basic education (%) (2024)
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa ranks 18 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 15 or over with no qualification beyond basic education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Varsinais-Suomi | 24.9% |
| 14 | Pohjois-Karjala | 24.1% |
| 15 | Lappi | 23.5% |
| 16 | Pohjois-Savo | 23.4% |
| 17 | Keski-Suomi | 23.1% |
| 18 | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | 22.6% |
| 19 | Pirkanmaa | 22.1% |
People aged 25 to 29 with no qualification beyond basic education (%) (2024)
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa ranks 18 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | People aged 25 to 29 with no qualification beyond basic education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Lappi | 14.5% |
| 14 | Pohjois-Savo | 14.4% |
| 15 | Keski-Suomi | 13.6% |
| 16 | Etelä-Pohjanmaa | 13.4% |
| 17 | Keski-Pohjanmaa | 13.4% |
| 18 | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | 13.2% |
| 19 | Pirkanmaa | 12.8% |
Students as a share of the population (%) (2024)
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa ranks 1 of 19, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Students as a share of the population (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | 9.2% |
| 2 | Keski-Suomi | 9.0% |
| 3 | Pirkanmaa | 8.7% |
| 4 | Pohjois-Karjala | 8.4% |
| 5 | Helsinki-Uusimaa | 8.2% |
| 6 | Pohjanmaa | 8.1% |
| 7 | Varsinais-Suomi | 8.0% |
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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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