Inbound internationally mobile students … both UIS estimate Central in South Korea
South Korea: Inbound internationally mobile students … both UIS estimate Central was 16,789 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Central Asia, both sexes in South Korea, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 16,789 for inbound internationally mobile students from central asia, both sexes in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.2% on the previous year and up 409.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from central asia, both sexes in South Korea peaked at 16,789 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 64, in 1998.
South Korea ranks 4th of 122 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inbound internationally mobile students … both UIS estimate Central in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 64 | — |
| 1999 | 73 | +14.1% |
| 2000 | 101 | +38.4% |
| 2001 | 122 | +20.8% |
| 2002 | 200 | +63.9% |
| 2003 | 291 | +45.5% |
| 2004 | 394 | +35.4% |
| 2005 | 486 | +23.4% |
| 2006 | 788 | +62.1% |
| 2007 | 1,293 | +64.1% |
| 2008 | 1,646 | +27.3% |
| 2009 | 2,093 | +27.2% |
| 2010 | 2,775 | +32.6% |
| 2011 | 3,215 | +15.9% |
| 2012 | 3,367 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 3,296 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 3,160 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 3,472 | +9.9% |
| 2016 | 4,180 | +20.4% |
| 2017 | 5,417 | +29.6% |
| 2018 | 7,629 | +40.8% |
| 2019 | 10,940 | +43.4% |
| 2020 | 13,854 | +26.6% |
| 2021 | 13,857 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 14,445 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 16,789 | +16.2% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 16,789 is above the median for high income countries, which is 213.79, 78.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 16,789 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 31, 541.6× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 68.5 | 64 | 73 | 2 |
| 2000s | 741.4 | 101 | 2,093 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,745 | 2,775 | 10,940 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,736 | 13,854 | 16,789 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 1 Russia 201,520 compare
- 2 Turkey 55,581 compare
- 3 Kyrgyzstan 27,427 compare
- 5 Kazakhstan 14,643 compare
- 6 Germany 8,383 compare
- 7 United States 8,174 compare
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 asia, both sexes in South Korea?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from central asia, both sexes in South Korea was 16,789 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from central asia, both sexes recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 16,789 in 2023.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from central asia, both sexes recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 64 in 1998.
- How does South Korea rank for inbound internationally mobile students from central asia, both sexes?
- South Korea ranks 4th out of 122 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from central asia, both sexes rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 409.4%. 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 Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release