Norway vs Sweden: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central

Norway
2,949
in 2023
Sweden
2,987
in 2023
Norway rank
53rd
Sweden rank
52nd

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central over time

  • Norway
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 2,987 against 2,949 in Norway, a difference of 38.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 26 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Norway ahead.

Norway ranks 53rd and Sweden ranks 52nd of 210 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Norway Sweden Difference Ahead
1990s 594.5 286 308.5 Norway
2000s 1,539 694.5 844.6 Norway
2010s 3,500 2,644 856.1 Norway
2020s 3,312 2,840 473 Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central, Norway or Sweden?
Sweden, at 2,987 against 2,949 in Norway as of 2023.
What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central between Norway and Sweden?
38, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Sweden?
26 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
How do Norway and Sweden rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
Norway ranks 53rd and Sweden ranks 52nd of 210 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central and Eastern Europe, 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
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 11,335 data points, 1997–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release