Inbound internationally mobile students … both Eastern UIS estimate in South Korea
South Korea: Inbound internationally mobile students … both Eastern UIS estimate was 1,725 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern in South Korea, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in South Korea is 1,725, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 21.5% on the previous year and up 186.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in South Korea peaked at 1,725 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 101, in 2001.
South Korea ranks 41st of 133 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 … both Eastern UIS estimate in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 114 | — |
| 2000 | 117 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 101 | -13.7% |
| 2002 | 148 | +46.5% |
| 2003 | 215 | +45.3% |
| 2004 | 243 | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 300 | +23.5% |
| 2006 | 383 | +27.7% |
| 2007 | 374 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 412 | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 435 | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 540 | +24.1% |
| 2011 | 566 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 582 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 602 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 652 | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 701 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 831 | +18.5% |
| 2017 | 902 | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 919 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 964 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 1,028 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 1,171 | +13.9% |
| 2022 | 1,420 | +21.3% |
| 2023 | 1,725 | +21.5% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 1,725 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,586, 1.1× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 1,725 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 66, 26.1× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 114 | 114 | 114 | 1 |
| 2000s | 272.8 | 101 | 435 | 10 |
| 2010s | 725.9 | 540 | 964 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,336 | 1,028 | 1,725 | 4 |
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 central and eastern in South Korea?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in South Korea was 1,725 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1,725 in 2023.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 101 in 2001.
- How does South Korea rank for inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern?
- South Korea ranks 41st out of 133 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 186.5%. 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 Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release