Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the
Pakistan
17,215
in 2023
Sri Lanka
14,960
in 2023
Pakistan rank
5th
Sri Lanka rank
7th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the over time
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 17,215 against 14,960 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 2,255.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.2 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Pakistan ranks 5th and Sri Lanka ranks 7th of 210 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 2 and Sri Lanka in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 656.67 | 1,428 | 771 | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 1,668 | 2,932 | 1,264 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 7,559 | 6,458 | 1,101 | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 12,245 | 11,508 | 736.75 | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the, Pakistan or Sri Lanka?
- Pakistan, at 17,215 against 14,960 in Sri Lanka as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
- 2,255, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2023.
- How do Pakistan and Sri Lanka rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- Pakistan ranks 5th and Sri Lanka ranks 7th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the Pacific, 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