France vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both

France
89,419
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
41,568
in 2023
France rank
2nd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
5th

Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both over time

  • France
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

France currently reports 89,419 against 41,568 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 47,851.

That makes France's figure about 2.2 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 25 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th of 122 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 45,392 8,670 36,722 France
2000s 66,631 13,430 53,201 France
2010s 69,667 29,480 40,187 France
2020s 84,018 39,830 44,188 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both, France or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
France, at 89,419 against 41,568 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both between France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
47,851, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
How do France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both?
France ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th of 122 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
229 places, 4,069 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release