Sweden vs United Kingdom: Students going abroad by level of education and destination
Sweden
9,068
in 2012
United Kingdom
6,563
in 2012
Sweden rank
20th
United Kingdom rank
22nd
Students going abroad by level of education and destination over time
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 9,068 against 6,563 in United Kingdom, a difference of 2,505.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.4 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Sweden ranks 20th and United Kingdom ranks 22nd of 45 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sweden | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,467 | 2,377 | 3,090 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 8,120 | 6,219 | 1,901 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher students going abroad by level of education and destination, Sweden or United Kingdom?
- Sweden, at 9,068 against 6,563 in United Kingdom as of 2012.
- What is the difference in students going abroad by level of education and destination between Sweden and United Kingdom?
- 2,505, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and United Kingdom?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2012.
- How do Sweden and United Kingdom rank globally for students going abroad by level of education and destination?
- Sweden ranks 20th and United Kingdom ranks 22nd of 45 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Students going abroad by level of education and destination (2005-2012). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.