Singapore vs Switzerland: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying

Singapore
20,488
in 2023
Switzerland
19,909
in 2023
Singapore rank
64th
Switzerland rank
66th

Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying over time

  • Singapore
  • Switzerland
5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k30.0k199820102023

How they compare

Singapore currently reports 20,488 against 19,909 in Switzerland, a difference of 579.

Across all 26 years both countries report, Singapore has been ahead every year.

Singapore ranks 64th and Switzerland ranks 66th of 210 countries.

Singapore has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Singapore Switzerland Difference Ahead
1990s 27,058 9,081 17,977 Singapore
2000s 21,450 9,702 11,748 Singapore
2010s 23,120 13,447 9,673 Singapore
2020s 20,306 19,159 1,147 Singapore

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying, Singapore or Switzerland?
Singapore, at 20,488 against 19,909 in Switzerland as of 2023.
What is the difference in total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying between Singapore and Switzerland?
579, with Singapore ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Singapore and Switzerland?
26 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
How do Singapore and Switzerland rank globally for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
Singapore ranks 64th and Switzerland ranks 66th 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

Indicator
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 11,332 data points, 1997–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release