Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Republic of Korea: Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes
Iran, Islamic Republic of
122,822
in 2022
Republic of Korea
136,292
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
10th
Republic of Korea rank
9th
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 136,292 against 122,822 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 13,470.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.1 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 10th and Republic of Korea ranks 9th of 124 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,560 | 23,974 | 22,414 | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 12,222 | 61,008 | 48,786 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 76,069 | 111,516 | 35,447 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Republic of Korea?
- Republic of Korea, at 136,292 against 122,822 in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2024.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Republic of Korea?
- 13,470, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Republic of Korea?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Republic of Korea rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 10th and Republic of Korea ranks 9th of 124 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release