Canada vs Germany: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)
Canada
185,233
in 2023
Germany
169,264
in 2023
Canada rank
4th
Germany rank
5th
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) over time
- Canada
- Germany
How they compare
Canada currently reports 185,233 against 169,264 in Germany, a difference of 15,969.
That makes Canada's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Canada ahead.
Canada ranks 4th and Germany ranks 5th of 126 countries.
Canada has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Canada | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 84,502 | 75,410 | 9,092 | Canada |
| 2020s | 158,702 | 154,036 | 4,666 | Canada |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), Canada or Germany?
- Canada, at 185,233 against 169,264 in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) between Canada and Germany?
- 15,969, with Canada ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Germany?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do Canada and Germany rank globally for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Canada ranks 4th and Germany ranks 5th of 126 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), male (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