France vs Germany: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in
France
589
in 2023
Germany
625
in 2023
France rank
42nd
Germany rank
41st
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
Germany currently reports 625 against 589 in France, a difference of 36.
That makes Germany's figure about 1.1 times France's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 1998 it was France ahead.
France ranks 42nd and Germany ranks 41st of 210 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 3 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 239 | 75 | 164 | France |
| 2000s | 280 | 209 | 71 | France |
| 2010s | 538.9 | 860.8 | 321.9 | Germany |
| 2020s | 643.5 | 528 | 115.5 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in, France or Germany?
- Germany, at 625 against 589 in France as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in between France and Germany?
- 36, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- France ranks 42nd and Germany ranks 41st 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