Sweden vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Students going abroad by level of education and destination

Sweden
9,068
in 2012
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
6,563
in 2012
Sweden rank
20th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
22nd

Students going abroad by level of education and destination over time

  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 9,068 against 6,563 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 2,505.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.4 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.

Sweden ranks 20th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Sweden, at 9,068 against 6,563 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2012.
What is the difference in students going abroad by level of education and destination between Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
2,505, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
5 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2012.
How do Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for students going abroad by level of education and destination?
Sweden ranks 20th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.

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Indicator
Students going abroad by level of education and destination (2005-2012)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 226 data points, 2005–2012
Last refreshed