Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) in South Korea
South Korea: Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) was 136,292 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in South Korea, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in South 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 South Korea peaked at 136,292 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,015, in 1998.
That places South 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 (number) in South 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% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 136,292 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,732, 23.8× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 136,292 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 28,993, 4.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More education data for South Korea
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 233,046 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 76 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 434,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 412,067 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.66 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.51 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0484 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in South Korea?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in South 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 136,292 in 2024.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,015 in 1998.
- How does South Korea rank for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes?
- South Korea ranks 9th out of 124 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 187.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release