Table 9 Pupils who started upper secondary level 1 for the first time in 2005,2006,2007 and 2008, by completed upper secondary education whithin three years, and areas of study. Per cent

9 Pupils¹ who started upper secondary level 1 for the first time in 2005,2006,2007 and 2008, by completed upper secondary education whithin three years, and areas of study. Per cent
	Total	Completed within three years		Still in upper secondary education after three years		Not completed/not in upper secondary education after three years

	Total	Attained certificate of upper secondary education	Attained trade certficate or journeyman's certificate	Still in apprenticeship 1.10	Still in upper secondary education 1.10	Completed VG2/VKI	Completed VG1/basic course	Started VG1/basic course

2005
Total	61 311	48	0	18	9	11	8	6
General areas of study	29 416	74	0	1	8	10	5	2
Vocational studies	31 895	24	0	34	11	13	10	9

2006
Total	62 452	48	0	18	11	11	8	5
General areas of study	31 080	75	0	1	8	9	6	1
Vocational studies	31 372	20	0	35	14	12	9	9

2007
Total	62 932	48	0	17	11	11	7	5
General areas of study	30 792	76	0	1	7	9	6	1
Vocational studies	32 140	21	0	33	15	14	9	8

2008
Total	63 256	48	0	18	11	11	7	5
General areas of study	30 974	76	0	1	7	9	6	1
Vocational studies	32 282	21	0	34	15	13	9	8

¹	Pupils in alternative education program are included.