Australia vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)
Australia
218,713
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
363,022
in 2023
Australia rank
3rd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
2nd
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) over time
- Australia
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 363,022 against 218,713 in Australia, a difference of 144,309.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.7 times Australia's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 3rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 2nd of 106 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 154,764 | 214,116 | 59,351 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 197,028 | 314,631 | 117,603 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), Australia or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 363,022 against 218,713 in Australia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) between Australia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 144,309, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Australia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Australia ranks 3rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 2nd of 106 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), female (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
February 2026 Data Release