Belgium vs Ireland: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North

Belgium
8,741
in 2023
Ireland
8,579
in 2023
Belgium rank
43rd
Ireland rank
44th

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North over time

  • Belgium
  • Ireland
02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k201220172023

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 8,741 against 8,579 in Ireland, a difference of 162.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Ireland ahead.

Belgium ranks 43rd and Ireland ranks 44th of 210 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 6,677 8,480 1,803 Ireland
2020s 8,455 8,404 50.75 Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north, Belgium or Ireland?
Belgium, at 8,741 against 8,579 in Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north between Belgium and Ireland?
162, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
Belgium ranks 43rd and Ireland ranks 44th of 210 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North America and Western Europe, 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

Indicator
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North America and Western Europe, female (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 5,393 data points, 2011–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release