Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) in Finland
Finland: Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) was 18,377 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in Finland, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Finland stood at 18,377. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 35.7% on the previous year and up 128.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Finland peaked at 18,377 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,006, in 1998.
That places Finland 29th out of 124 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,006 | — |
| 1999 | 1,154 | +14.7% |
| 2000 | 1,414 | +22.5% |
| 2001 | 1,666 | +17.8% |
| 2002 | 1,745 | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 1,921 | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 2,249 | +17.1% |
| 2005 | 2,471 | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 3,164 | +28.0% |
| 2008 | 3,721 | +17.6% |
| 2009 | 4,387 | +17.9% |
| 2010 | 5,175 | +18.0% |
| 2011 | 5,984 | +15.6% |
| 2012 | 7,035 | +17.6% |
| 2013 | 7,698 | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 8,038 | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 8,160 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 8,470 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 9,326 | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 8,953 | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 9,033 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 8,946 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 10,166 | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 11,199 | +10.2% |
| 2023 | 13,545 | +20.9% |
| 2024 | 18,377 | +35.7% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 18,377 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,732, 3.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Finland's 18,377 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,115, 3.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,080 | 1,006 | 1,154 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2,526 | 1,414 | 4,387 | 9 |
| 2010s | 7,787 | 5,175 | 9,326 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,447 | 8,946 | 18,377 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More education data for Finland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,938 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,144 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,036 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 89,318 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 543,350 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 360,117 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0641 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Finland?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Finland was 18,377 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 18,377 in 2024.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,006 in 1998.
- How does Finland rank for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes?
- Finland ranks 29th out of 124 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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