Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) in Italy
Italy: Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) was 43,908 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in Italy, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Italy is 43,908, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 28.3% on the previous year and up 93.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Italy peaked at 43,908 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,146, in 2000.
That places Italy 17th out of 124 countries with data for 2023, 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,557 | — |
| 2000 | 2,146 | -16.1% |
| 2001 | 3,463 | +61.4% |
| 2002 | 2,950 | -14.8% |
| 2003 | 4,028 | +36.5% |
| 2004 | 4,373 | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 4,580 | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 6,338 | +38.4% |
| 2007 | 7,953 | +25.5% |
| 2008 | 9,040 | +13.7% |
| 2009 | 12,750 | +41.0% |
| 2010 | 12,604 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 16,718 | +32.6% |
| 2012 | 19,480 | +16.5% |
| 2013 | 22,662 | +16.3% |
| 2014 | 25,564 | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 27,220 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 29,587 | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 32,489 | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 36,213 | +11.5% |
| 2019 | 26,235 | -27.6% |
| 2020 | 28,424 | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 25,482 | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 34,217 | +34.3% |
| 2023 | 43,908 | +28.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 43,908 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,732, 7.7× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Italy's 43,908 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,115, 7.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,557 | 2,557 | 2,557 | 1 |
| 2000s | 5,762 | 2,146 | 12,750 | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,877 | 12,604 | 36,213 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,008 | 25,482 | 43,908 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 423,797 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,592 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 667,641 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 620,157 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.63 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.167 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0445 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Italy?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Italy was 43,908 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 43,908 in 2023.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,146 in 2000.
- How does Italy rank for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 17th out of 124 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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