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Almost 1 in 3 people in Norway have a higher education. More than half of women aged 25-39 years have a higher education.

Educational attainment of the population, 1 October 2014

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Population 16 years and over, by gender, year and level of education. Absolute figures and shares1
20092014
MalesFemalesMalesFemales
1For many immigrants SSB has no information about their level of education. 2014 figures includes an estimated level of education for missing values for these immigrants. For more information see About the statistics.
2Includes intermediate level courses based on completed upper secondary level, but which are not accredited as tertiary education
3Higher education, short comprises higher education up to 4 years in duration.
4Higher education, long comprises higher education more than 4 years in duration.
5People with unknown or no completed education are not included.
Total1 923 9501 953 8092 091 0352 083 780
Below upper secondary education539 537573 165566 040564 157
Upper secondary education2845 754765 190923 455789 770
Higher education, short3323 217462 298387 392554 944
Higher education, long4154 031101 032200 472159 222
Unknown or no completed education161 41152 12413 67615 687
Shares5
Below upper secondary education29.030.127.227.3
Upper secondary education245.440.244.538.2
Higher education, short317.424.318.626.8
Higher education, long48.35.39.77.7

Source: Statistics Norway