Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in MDG: Western Asia

MDG: Western Asia: Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes was 281,194 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
281,194
Change on year
down 0.5%
Rank
65th
of 205 groups
All-time high
282,714
in 2022
All-time low
66,944
in 1999
Years of data
27
1997–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in MDG: Western Asia, 1997–2023

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k300.0k1997201020231997: 71.0k1998: 71.0k1999: 66.9k2000: 70.2k2001: 71.3k2002: 72.9k2003: 71.6k2004: 77.7k2005: 79.8k2006: 81.3k2007: 83.0k2008: 89.9k2009: 92.4k2010: 100.4k2011: 106.6k2012: 123.1k2013: 145.8k2014: 161.1k2015: 180.4k2016: 198.3k2017: 197.3k2018: 210.8k2019: 231.3k2020: 245.3k2021: 269.3k2022: 282.7k2023: 281.2k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

MDG: Western Asia recorded 281,194 for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in 2023.

That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 92.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in MDG: Western Asia peaked at 282,714 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 66,944, in 1999.

MDG: Western Asia ranks 65th of 205 groups on this measure, 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 in MDG: Western Asia, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number) in MDG: Western Asia, 1997 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1997 70,953
1998 70,953 +0.0%
1999 66,944 -5.7%
2000 70,246 +4.9%
2001 71,292 +1.5%
2002 72,918 +2.3%
2003 71,625 -1.8%
2004 77,662 +8.4%
2005 79,779 +2.7%
2006 81,328 +1.9%
2007 82,963 +2.0%
2008 89,905 +8.4%
2009 92,364 +2.7%
2010 100,359 +8.7%
2011 106,584 +6.2%
2012 123,108 +15.5%
2013 145,794 +18.4%
2014 161,110 +10.5%
2015 180,354 +11.9%
2016 198,282 +9.9%
2017 197,291 -0.5%
2018 210,818 +6.9%
2019 231,312 +9.7%
2020 245,275 +6.0%
2021 269,341 +9.8%
2022 282,714 +5.0%
2023 281,194 -0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 69,617 66,944 70,953 3
2000s 79,008 70,246 92,364 10
2010s 165,501 100,359 231,312 10
2020s 269,631 245,275 282,714 4

Countries ranked near MDG: Western Asia

  1. 62 Malta 1,805 compare
  2. 63 Tunisia 1,787 compare
  3. 64 Republic of Moldova 1,778 compare
  4. 65 Sri Lanka 1,694 compare
  5. 66 Slovakia 1,683 compare
  6. 67 Estonia 1,376 compare
  7. 68 South Africa 1,264 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in MDG: Western Asia?
Inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in MDG: Western Asia was 281,194 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in MDG: Western Asia?
The highest recorded value was 282,714 in 2022.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in MDG: Western Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 66,944 in 1999.
How does MDG: Western Asia rank for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes?
MDG: Western Asia ranks 65th out of 205 groups with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes rising or falling in MDG: Western Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 92.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this MDG: Western Asia 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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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
329 places, 6,304 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release