Lesotho vs East Timor: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS
Lesotho
2,661
in 2023
East Timor
2,794
in 2023
Lesotho rank
159th
East Timor rank
156th
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS over time
- Lesotho
- East Timor
How they compare
East Timor currently reports 2,794 against 2,661 in Lesotho, a difference of 133.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Lesotho ahead.
Lesotho ranks 159th and East Timor ranks 156th of 210 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Lesotho averaged higher in 3 and East Timor in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | East Timor | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,122 | 404 | 718 | Lesotho |
| 2000s | 3,781 | 1,333 | 2,448 | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 3,265 | 2,930 | 335.1 | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 2,548 | 2,590 | 41.5 | East Timor |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying, Lesotho or East Timor?
- East Timor, at 2,794 against 2,661 in Lesotho as of 2023.
- What is the difference in total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying between Lesotho and East Timor?
- 133, with East Timor ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and East Timor?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do Lesotho and East Timor rank globally for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Lesotho ranks 159th and East Timor ranks 156th 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