Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) in Ireland
Ireland: Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) was 12,751 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in Ireland, 1998–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2022, inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Ireland stood at 12,751. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 18.9% on the previous year and up 255.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Ireland peaked at 12,751 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,268, in 2000.
That places Ireland 34th out of 124 countries with data for 2022, 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 Asia, both sexes (number) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,524 | — |
| 1999 | 1,304 | -14.4% |
| 2000 | 1,268 | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 1,399 | +10.3% |
| 2002 | 2,290 | +63.7% |
| 2003 | 2,763 | +20.7% |
| 2004 | 3,599 | +30.3% |
| 2005 | 4,540 | +26.1% |
| 2007 | 4,706 | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 3,516 | -25.3% |
| 2009 | 3,785 | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 4,793 | +26.6% |
| 2011 | 2,535 | -47.1% |
| 2012 | 3,585 | +41.4% |
| 2013 | 5,294 | +47.7% |
| 2014 | 6,228 | +17.6% |
| 2015 | 7,076 | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 7,662 | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 9,022 | +17.7% |
| 2018 | 10,355 | +14.8% |
| 2019 | 11,816 | +14.1% |
| 2020 | 12,338 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 10,724 | -13.1% |
| 2022 | 12,751 | +18.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 12,751 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,732, 2.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 12,751 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,115, 2.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,414 | 1,304 | 1,524 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,096 | 1,268 | 4,706 | 9 |
| 2010s | 6,837 | 2,535 | 11,816 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,938 | 10,724 | 12,751 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More education data for Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 32,531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,942 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,745 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 49,975 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Ireland?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Ireland was 12,751 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 12,751 in 2022.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,268 in 2000.
- How does Ireland rank for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 34th out of 124 countries with data for 2022.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 255.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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