France vs Switzerland: Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe, both sexes
France
47,273
in 2024
Switzerland
46,453
in 2024
France rank
7th
Switzerland rank
8th
Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe, both sexes over time
- France
- Switzerland
How they compare
France currently reports 47,273 against 46,453 in Switzerland, a difference of 820.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1999 it was France ahead.
France ranks 7th and Switzerland ranks 8th of 123 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 3 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38,978 | 19,092 | 19,886 | France |
| 2000s | 48,515 | 24,168 | 24,346 | France |
| 2010s | 50,244 | 35,296 | 14,948 | France |
| 2020s | 43,154 | 44,153 | 998.5 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from europe, both sexes, France or Switzerland?
- France, at 47,273 against 46,453 in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from europe, both sexes between France and Switzerland?
- 820, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Switzerland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2024.
- How do France and Switzerland rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from europe, both sexes?
- France ranks 7th and Switzerland ranks 8th of 123 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe, 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