Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in UIS: South and West Asia
UIS: South and West Asia: Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes was 58,974 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia, both sexes in UIS: South and West Asia, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in UIS: South and West Asia is 58,974, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 74.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in UIS: South and West Asia peaked at 62,714 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6,377, in 2001.
UIS: South and West Asia ranks 122nd 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 UIS: South and West Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6,515 | — |
| 2000 | 6,515 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 6,377 | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 6,825 | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 6,963 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 7,588 | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 10,626 | +40.0% |
| 2006 | 12,245 | +15.2% |
| 2007 | 13,846 | +13.1% |
| 2008 | 15,583 | +12.6% |
| 2009 | 18,303 | +17.5% |
| 2010 | 22,392 | +22.3% |
| 2011 | 25,822 | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 27,483 | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 33,890 | +23.3% |
| 2014 | 41,224 | +21.6% |
| 2015 | 46,198 | +12.1% |
| 2016 | 52,938 | +14.6% |
| 2017 | 55,716 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 56,091 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 59,096 | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 62,714 | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 61,250 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 59,300 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 58,974 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,515 | 6,515 | 6,515 | 1 |
| 2000s | 10,487 | 6,377 | 18,303 | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,085 | 22,392 | 59,096 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60,559 | 58,974 | 62,714 | 4 |
More education data for UIS: South and West Asia
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 7.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.56 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6.70 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 2.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 88.16 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.205 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 94.56 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -1.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54.48 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 28.18 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in UIS: South and West Asia?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes in UIS: South and West Asia was 58,974 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in UIS: South and West Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 62,714 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes recorded in UIS: South and West Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,377 in 2001.
- How does UIS: South and West Asia rank for inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes?
- UIS: South and West Asia ranks 122nd out of 205 groups with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from asia, both sexes rising or falling in UIS: South and West Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UIS: South and West 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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February 2026 Data Release