Half as many Finnish toddlers are in daycare as in other Nordic countries. Safe, happy and free: does Finland have all the answers? Read morePaternity leavePaternity leave was introduced in Finland in 1978. Half then go to high school or polytechnic, and half into vocational education, which is also free – as is further and university education. It employs 2,000 people and raises €1bn a year for health, social welfare, cultural, youth and scientific projects, distributed by the relevant ministries.

Source: The Guardian February 12, 2018 13:52 UTC