United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs WB: World: Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, both sexes
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
28,618
in 2023
WB: World
171,608
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
3rd
WB: World rank
1st
Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, both sexes over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- WB: World
How they compare
WB: World currently reports 171,608 against 28,618 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 142,990.
That makes WB: World's figure about 6.0 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, WB: World has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd and WB: World ranks 1st of 119 countries.
WB: World has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | WB: World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19,589 | 121,278 | 101,689 | WB: World |
| 2010s | 22,161 | 132,943 | 110,782 | WB: World |
| 2020s | 28,013 | 163,137 | 135,124 | WB: World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or WB: World?
- WB: World, at 171,608 against 28,618 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and WB: World?
- 142,990, with WB: World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and WB: World?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and WB: World rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd and WB: World ranks 1st of 119 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, 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