Finland vs Sweden: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)
Finland
8,406
in 2023
Sweden
10,139
in 2023
Finland rank
32nd
Sweden rank
29th
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) over time
- Finland
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 10,139 against 8,406 in Finland, a difference of 1,733.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.2 times Finland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Sweden ahead.
Finland ranks 32nd and Sweden ranks 29th of 106 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,551 | 3,952 | 400.35 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 5,635 | 8,893 | 3,258 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), Finland or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 10,139 against 8,406 in Finland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) between Finland and Sweden?
- 1,733, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Sweden?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Finland and Sweden rank globally for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Finland ranks 32nd and Sweden ranks 29th 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