Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes was 136,292 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in Republic of Korea, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Republic of Korea is 136,292, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 187.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Republic of Korea peaked at 136,292 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,015, in 1998.
That places Republic of Korea 9th out of 124 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,015 | — |
| 1999 | 2,318 | +15.0% |
| 2000 | 2,828 | +22.0% |
| 2001 | 3,299 | +16.7% |
| 2002 | 4,392 | +33.1% |
| 2003 | 6,822 | +55.3% |
| 2004 | 9,678 | +41.9% |
| 2005 | 14,273 | +47.5% |
| 2006 | 20,724 | +45.2% |
| 2007 | 30,214 | +45.8% |
| 2008 | 38,372 | +27.0% |
| 2009 | 47,733 | +24.4% |
| 2010 | 55,960 | +17.2% |
| 2011 | 58,952 | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 55,504 | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 50,841 | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 47,372 | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 49,230 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 56,011 | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 64,740 | +15.6% |
| 2018 | 78,621 | +21.4% |
| 2019 | 92,849 | +18.1% |
| 2020 | 105,588 | +13.7% |
| 2021 | 112,353 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 116,608 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 120,423 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 136,292 | +13.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,166 | 2,015 | 2,318 | 2 |
| 2000s | 17,834 | 2,828 | 47,733 | 10 |
| 2010s | 61,008 | 47,372 | 92,849 | 10 |
| 2020s | 118,253 | 105,588 | 136,292 | 5 |
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More education data for Republic of Korea
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,024 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0494 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 173,133 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 10.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Republic of Korea?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Republic of Korea was 136,292 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 136,292 in 2024.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,015 in 1998.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 9th out of 124 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 187.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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