Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern in Spain

Spain: Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern was 5,543 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
5,543
Change on year
up 17.7%
World rank
20th
of 133 countries
All-time high
6,592
in 2012
All-time low
804
in 2004
Years of data
23
1999–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern in Spain, 1999–2023

02.0k4.0k6.0k1999201120231999: 9002000: 1.4k2001: 2.0k2002: 2.2k2003: 3.0k2004: 8042005: 9772006: 1.3k2007: 1.3k2008: 2.7k2009: 4.0k2010: 4.9k2011: 6.0k2012: 6.6k2013: 6.0k2016: 2.8k2017: 4.0k2018: 4.0k2019: 4.6k2020: 4.3k2021: 4.3k2022: 4.7k2023: 5.5k

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 from Central and Eastern in Spain, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in Spain, 1999 to 2023.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  3. 19 Canada 5,601 compare
  4. 21 Bulgaria 5,434 compare
  5. 22 Bosnia and Herzegovina 5,299 compare
  6. 23 Finland 4,705 compare

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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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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
245 places, 4,196 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release