Burkina Faso vs Niger: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying
Burkina Faso
8,463
in 2023
Niger
8,754
in 2023
Burkina Faso rank
112th
Niger rank
109th
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying over time
- Burkina Faso
- Niger
How they compare
Niger currently reports 8,754 against 8,463 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 291.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Niger ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 112th and Niger ranks 109th of 210 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 1 and Niger in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,092 | 2,696 | 603 | Niger |
| 2000s | 3,000 | 3,685 | 684.4 | Niger |
| 2010s | 5,266 | 5,703 | 436.7 | Niger |
| 2020s | 8,128 | 7,932 | 196.5 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying, Burkina Faso or Niger?
- Niger, at 8,754 against 8,463 in Burkina Faso as of 2023.
- What is the difference in total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying between Burkina Faso and Niger?
- 291, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Niger?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do Burkina Faso and Niger rank globally for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Burkina Faso ranks 112th and Niger ranks 109th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, 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