Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in MDG: Western Asia

MDG: Western Asia: Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes was 85,394 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
85,394
Change on year
up 1.2%
Rank
76th
of 205 groups
All-time high
85,394
in 2023
All-time low
10,168
in 1999
Years of data
27
1997–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in MDG: Western Asia, 1997–2023

20.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k1997201020231997: 10.2k1998: 10.2k1999: 10.2k2000: 10.3k2001: 10.5k2002: 10.6k2003: 10.9k2004: 11.0k2005: 11.8k2006: 12.0k2007: 11.7k2008: 12.3k2009: 13.5k2010: 14.9k2011: 19.4k2012: 24.8k2013: 34.7k2014: 41.7k2015: 46.3k2016: 52.4k2017: 53.9k2018: 55.1k2019: 55.2k2020: 61.7k2021: 71.3k2022: 84.4k2023: 85.4k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in MDG: Western Asia is 85,394, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 146.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in MDG: Western Asia peaked at 85,394 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10,168, in 1999.

That places MDG: Western Asia 76th out of 205 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in MDG: Western Asia, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes (number) in MDG: Western Asia, 1997 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1997 10,197
1998 10,197 +0.0%
1999 10,168 -0.3%
2000 10,334 +1.6%
2001 10,489 +1.5%
2002 10,639 +1.4%
2003 10,858 +2.1%
2004 10,984 +1.2%
2005 11,762 +7.1%
2006 11,951 +1.6%
2007 11,700 -2.1%
2008 12,278 +4.9%
2009 13,471 +9.7%
2010 14,900 +10.6%
2011 19,416 +30.3%
2012 24,799 +27.7%
2013 34,707 +40.0%
2014 41,653 +20.0%
2015 46,305 +11.2%
2016 52,423 +13.2%
2017 53,946 +2.9%
2018 55,106 +2.2%
2019 55,161 +0.1%
2020 61,704 +11.9%
2021 71,300 +15.6%
2022 84,409 +18.4%
2023 85,394 +1.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10,187 10,168 10,197 3
2000s 11,447 10,334 13,471 10
2010s 39,842 14,900 55,161 10
2020s 75,702 61,704 85,394 4

Countries ranked near MDG: Western Asia

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  4. 76 Israel 274 compare
  5. 77 Grenada 264 compare
  6. 78 Azerbaijan 260 compare
  7. 78 Latvia 260 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in MDG: Western Asia?
Inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in MDG: Western Asia was 85,394 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes recorded in MDG: Western Asia?
The highest recorded value was 85,394 in 2023.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes recorded in MDG: Western Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 10,168 in 1999.
How does MDG: Western Asia rank for inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes?
MDG: Western Asia ranks 76th out of 205 groups with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes rising or falling in MDG: Western Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 146.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this MDG: Western Asia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
328 places, 6,318 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release