Saudi Arabia vs Thailand: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South
Saudi Arabia
734
in 2023
Thailand
597
in 2023
Saudi Arabia rank
21st
Thailand rank
24th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Thailand
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 734 against 597 in Thailand, a difference of 137.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.2 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 25 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Thailand ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 21st and Thailand ranks 24th of 210 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and Thailand in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27 | 308 | 281 | Thailand |
| 2000s | 246.3 | 355.5 | 109.2 | Thailand |
| 2010s | 376 | 539.5 | 163.5 | Thailand |
| 2020s | 707.75 | 626.25 | 81.5 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south, Saudi Arabia or Thailand?
- Saudi Arabia, at 734 against 597 in Thailand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south between Saudi Arabia and Thailand?
- 137, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Thailand?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Thailand rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 21st and Thailand ranks 24th 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