South Korea vs Malaysia: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes
South Korea
143,939
in 2024
Malaysia
128,907
in 2024
South Korea rank
12th
Malaysia rank
15th
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes over time
- South Korea
- Malaysia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 143,939 against 128,907 in Malaysia, a difference of 15,032.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 24 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Malaysia ahead.
South Korea ranks 12th and Malaysia ranks 15th of 135 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,704 | 3,318 | 614.5 | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 19,484 | 30,119 | 10,635 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 64,984 | 87,815 | 22,831 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 124,988 | 104,018 | 20,969 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes, South Korea or Malaysia?
- South Korea, at 143,939 against 128,907 in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes between South Korea and Malaysia?
- 15,032, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Malaysia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Malaysia rank globally for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- South Korea ranks 12th and Malaysia ranks 15th 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