South Korea vs Malaysia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South
South Korea
179
in 2023
Malaysia
171
in 2023
South Korea rank
49th
Malaysia rank
50th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South over time
- South Korea
- Malaysia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 179 against 171 in Malaysia, a difference of 8.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Malaysia ahead.
South Korea ranks 49th and Malaysia ranks 50th of 210 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 | 168 | 133 | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 131.4 | 365.6 | 234.2 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 248.3 | 1,534 | 1,286 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 196.5 | 521 | 324.5 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south, South Korea or Malaysia?
- South Korea, at 179 against 171 in Malaysia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south between South Korea and Malaysia?
- 8, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Malaysia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Malaysia rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south?
- South Korea ranks 49th and Malaysia ranks 50th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South and West Asia, 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
February 2026 Data Release