Brazil vs China: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in
Brazil
168
in 2023
China
246
in 2023
Brazil rank
55th
China rank
52nd
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in over time
- Brazil
- China
How they compare
China currently reports 246 against 168 in Brazil, a difference of 78.
That makes China's figure about 1.5 times Brazil's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 55th and China ranks 52nd of 210 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52 | 89 | 37 | China |
| 2000s | 49.5 | 198 | 148.5 | China |
| 2010s | 122.3 | 361.5 | 239.2 | China |
| 2020s | 162.25 | 266.75 | 104.5 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in, Brazil or China?
- China, at 246 against 168 in Brazil as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in between Brazil and China?
- 78, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and China?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do Brazil and China rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- Brazil ranks 55th and China ranks 52nd of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in sub-Saharan Africa, 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