China vs United Arab Emirates: Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both
China
194,327
in 2024
United Arab Emirates
238,986
in 2024
China rank
2nd
United Arab Emirates rank
1st
Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both over time
- China
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 238,986 against 194,327 in China, a difference of 44,659.
That makes United Arab Emirates's figure about 1.2 times China's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2011 it was China ahead.
China ranks 2nd and United Arab Emirates ranks 1st of 128 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and United Arab Emirates in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 137,016 | 101,882 | 35,134 | China |
| 2020s | 210,575 | 224,070 | 13,495 | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both, China or United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates, at 238,986 against 194,327 in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both between China and United Arab Emirates?
- 44,659, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United Arab Emirates?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do China and United Arab Emirates rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both?
- China ranks 2nd and United Arab Emirates ranks 1st of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, 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