Population

The population section contains information about the population structure in the Nordic countries by region of birth, length of stay and reason for residence permit.

Population background

The figure displays the distribution of the population in the reporting countries divided into three categories: foreign-born, descendants and rest of the population. Adjustments can be made by sex, age and year.

Foreign-born over time

The figure displays the number of foreign-born individuals by reporting country over time. It can be adjusted by region of birth and age.

Educational attainment

The educational attainment section contains information about the highest level of education attained by population background, time, gender and reason for residence permit.

Highest level of education attained by population background

The figure displays the proportion of individuals that have attained a certain level of education as their highest education in the following three categories: foreign-born, descendants and rest of the population. Adjustments can be made by level of education, age and year.

Highest level of education attained among foreign-born, over time

The figure displays the number of foreign-born individuals that have attained a certain level of education as their highest education, by reporting country over time. It can be adjusted by level of education, region of birth and age. 

Enrollment in education

The enrollment in education section contains information about individuals that have enrolled in but not yet completed various levels of education. 

Individuals that have not completed secondary education after 6 years since enrollment, by population background

The figure displays the proportion of individuals that have enrolled in, but not completed, secondary education in the following three population categories: foreign-born, descendants and rest of the population. Adjustments can be made by sex and year.

Foreign-born enrolled in education

The figure displays the proportion of foreign-born that are enrolled in a certain educational level by reporting country and time. Adjustments can be made by level of education, sex and age.