China vs United Arab Emirates: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes
China
194,327
in 2024
United Arab Emirates
238,986
in 2024
China rank
10th
United Arab Emirates rank
9th
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes over time
- China
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 238,986 against 194,327 in China, a difference of 44,659.
That makes United Arab Emirates's figure about 1.2 times China's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2011 it was China ahead.
China ranks 10th and United Arab Emirates ranks 9th of 135 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and United Arab Emirates in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 137,016 | 126,929 | 10,088 | China |
| 2020s | 210,575 | 224,070 | 13,495 | United Arab Emirates |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes, China or United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates, at 238,986 against 194,327 in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes between China and United Arab Emirates?
- 44,659, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United Arab Emirates?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do China and United Arab Emirates rank globally for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- China ranks 10th and United Arab Emirates ranks 9th of 135 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (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