Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420)
ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420): Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes was 239,783 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420), 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420) is 239,783, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 297.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420) peaked at 240,109 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14,069, in 2003.
ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420) ranks 68th of 205 groups on this measure, 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 Asia, both sexes in ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 16,006 | — |
| 2000 | 18,459 | +15.3% |
| 2001 | 17,321 | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 17,329 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 14,069 | -18.8% |
| 2004 | 17,302 | +23.0% |
| 2005 | 20,384 | +17.8% |
| 2006 | 22,434 | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 24,476 | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 27,009 | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 30,850 | +14.2% |
| 2010 | 37,235 | +20.7% |
| 2011 | 43,557 | +17.0% |
| 2012 | 48,934 | +12.3% |
| 2013 | 60,297 | +23.2% |
| 2014 | 75,306 | +24.9% |
| 2015 | 97,795 | +29.9% |
| 2016 | 116,197 | +18.8% |
| 2017 | 130,787 | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 144,425 | +10.4% |
| 2019 | 169,865 | +17.6% |
| 2020 | 195,507 | +15.1% |
| 2021 | 223,254 | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 240,109 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 239,783 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,006 | 16,006 | 16,006 | 1 |
| 2000s | 20,963 | 14,069 | 30,850 | 10 |
| 2010s | 92,440 | 37,235 | 169,865 | 10 |
| 2020s | 224,663 | 195,507 | 240,109 | 4 |
Countries ranked near ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420)
More education data for ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.5261 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 100.71 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.1925 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 93.84 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 2.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.01 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 108.65 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -1.19 % change on previous year (2024)
All data for ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420)?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420) was 239,783 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420)?
- The highest recorded value was 240,109 in 2022.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420)?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,069 in 2003.
- How does ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420) rank for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes?
- ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420) ranks 68th out of 205 groups with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes rising or falling in ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 297.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this ESCAP: South and South-west Asia (sswa) (unsdcode:98420) data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release