Inbound internationally mobile students … both Eastern UIS estimate in Spain
Spain: Inbound internationally mobile students … both Eastern UIS estimate was 5,543 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern in Spain, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in Spain stood at 5,543.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.7% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in Spain peaked at 6,592 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 804, in 2004.
That places Spain 20th out of 133 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 900 | — |
| 2000 | 1,411 | +56.8% |
| 2001 | 2,027 | +43.7% |
| 2002 | 2,213 | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 2,992 | +35.2% |
| 2004 | 804 | -73.1% |
| 2005 | 977 | +21.5% |
| 2006 | 1,288 | +31.8% |
| 2007 | 1,308 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 2,666 | +103.8% |
| 2009 | 3,974 | +49.1% |
| 2010 | 4,887 | +23.0% |
| 2011 | 5,976 | +22.3% |
| 2012 | 6,592 | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 5,970 | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 2,758 | -53.8% |
| 2017 | 3,968 | +43.9% |
| 2018 | 4,004 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 4,601 | +14.9% |
| 2020 | 4,325 | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 4,275 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 4,709 | +10.2% |
| 2023 | 5,543 | +17.7% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 5,543 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,586, 3.5× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Spain's 5,543 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,669, 1.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 900 | 900 | 900 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,966 | 804 | 3,974 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,844 | 2,758 | 6,592 | 8 |
| 2020s | 4,713 | 4,275 | 5,543 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More education data for Spain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 344,203 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 37,817 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 570,954 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 538,977 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.058 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in Spain?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in Spain was 5,543 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 6,592 in 2012.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 804 in 2004.
- How does Spain rank for inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern?
- Spain ranks 20th out of 133 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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