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How Many Adults Participate in Education in Sweden and the EU? This report explores the extent of adult participation in formal and non-formal education in Sweden and across the European Union. It highlights trends in lifelong learning, skills development, and educational engagement among adults aged 18 to 69, based on data from the Labour Force Survey (LFS).

The report distinguishes between two types of education:

• Formal education takes place within the regular education system, such as upper secondary school, municipal adult education (Komvux), vocational colleges, and universities.
• Non-formal education refers to organized, instructor-led learning activities outside the formal education system. This includes courses, study circles, and workplace training, covering both job-related learning and leisure-time education.

The summary of the report is translated to English.