Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in Sweden
Sweden: Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes was 11,607 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in Sweden, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Sweden is 11,607, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 55.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Sweden peaked at 16,808 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 536, in 2004.
Sweden ranks 35th of 124 countries 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,384 | — |
| 2000 | 2,341 | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 2,303 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 2,558 | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 3,335 | +30.4% |
| 2004 | 536 | -83.9% |
| 2005 | 581 | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 712 | +22.5% |
| 2007 | 1,004 | +41.0% |
| 2008 | 6,265 | +524.0% |
| 2009 | 10,904 | +74.0% |
| 2010 | 14,300 | +31.1% |
| 2011 | 16,808 | +17.5% |
| 2012 | 12,020 | -28.5% |
| 2013 | 8,516 | -29.2% |
| 2014 | 7,462 | -12.4% |
| 2015 | 7,763 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 8,146 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 8,280 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 9,084 | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 9,561 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 10,295 | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 9,915 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 10,587 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 10,995 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 11,607 | +5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,384 | 2,384 | 2,384 | 1 |
| 2000s | 3,054 | 536 | 10,904 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,194 | 7,462 | 16,808 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,680 | 9,915 | 11,607 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More education data for Sweden
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 71,551 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 62.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 16.7% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 114.87 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 114.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Sweden?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in Sweden was 11,607 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 16,808 in 2011.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 536 in 2004.
- How does Sweden rank for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes?
- Sweden ranks 35th out of 124 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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