Inbound internationally: Students … both Philippines Asia in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Inbound internationally: Students … both Philippines Asia was 912 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia: Students from the in Saudi Arabia, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, inbound internationally mobile students from asia: students from the in Saudi Arabia stood at 912.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 33.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from asia: students from the in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1,152 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 103, in 2007.
That places Saudi Arabia 7th out of 120 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: Students … both Philippines Asia in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 106 | — |
| 2003 | 142 | +34.0% |
| 2004 | 127 | -10.6% |
| 2005 | 147 | +15.7% |
| 2006 | 145 | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 103 | -29.0% |
| 2008 | 109 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 116 | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 1,152 | +893.1% |
| 2011 | 255 | -77.9% |
| 2012 | 340 | +33.3% |
| 2013 | 590 | +73.5% |
| 2014 | 681 | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 693 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 747 | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 709 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 669 | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 592 | -11.5% |
| 2020 | 637 | +7.6% |
| 2021 | 896 | +40.7% |
| 2022 | 920 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 912 | -0.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 912 is above the median for high income countries, which is 53, 17.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 912 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 60, 15.2× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Inbound internationally: Students … both Philippines Asia in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +893.1% | 116 | 1,152 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 106 | 106 | 106 | 1 |
| 2000s | 127 | 103 | 147 | 7 |
| 2010s | 642.8 | 255 | 1,152 | 10 |
| 2020s | 841.25 | 637 | 920 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 4 New Zealand 1,293 compare
- 5 Japan 1,171 compare
- 6 United Kingdom 1,069 compare
- 8 Jordan 719 compare
- 9 Thailand 568 compare
- 10 South Korea 567 compare
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.72 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.47 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from asia: students from the in Saudi Arabia?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from asia: students from the in Saudi Arabia was 912 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from asia: students from the recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,152 in 2010.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from asia: students from the recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 103 in 2007.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for inbound internationally mobile students from asia: students from the?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 7th out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from asia: students from the rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from Asia: Students from the Philippines, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release