Inbound internationally mobile students from East Asia and the in Malaysia
Malaysia: Inbound internationally mobile students from East Asia and the was 72,532 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from East Asia and the in Malaysia, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, inbound internationally mobile students from east asia and the in Malaysia stood at 72,532. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 23.3% on the previous year and up 238.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from east asia and the in Malaysia peaked at 72,532 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,294, in 1998.
That places Malaysia 6th out of 125 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 mobile students from East Asia and the in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,294 | — |
| 1999 | 1,584 | +22.4% |
| 2000 | 13,337 | +742.0% |
| 2001 | 11,264 | -15.5% |
| 2002 | 18,485 | +64.1% |
| 2003 | 19,442 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 13,187 | -32.2% |
| 2006 | 13,150 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 15,138 | +15.1% |
| 2008 | 16,395 | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 19,831 | +21.0% |
| 2010 | 20,836 | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 18,534 | -11.0% |
| 2012 | 16,209 | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 21,452 | +32.3% |
| 2015 | 23,635 | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 26,297 | +11.3% |
| 2017 | 23,236 | -11.6% |
| 2019 | 23,803 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 31,269 | +31.4% |
| 2021 | 42,536 | +36.0% |
| 2022 | 53,233 | +25.1% |
| 2023 | 58,837 | +10.5% |
| 2024 | 72,532 | +23.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,439 | 1,294 | 1,584 | 2 |
| 2000s | 15,581 | 11,264 | 19,831 | 9 |
| 2010s | 21,750 | 16,209 | 26,297 | 8 |
| 2020s | 51,681 | 31,269 | 72,532 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 3 Australia 203,916 compare
- 4 Canada 101,787 compare
- 5 Republic of Korea 94,783 compare
- 7 Hong Kong, China 70,207 compare
- 8 Germany 58,366 compare
- 9 Russian Federation 52,827 compare
More education data for Malaysia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 217,105 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 475,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 460,041 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.64 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0859 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from east asia and the in Malaysia?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from east asia and the in Malaysia was 72,532 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from east asia and the recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 72,532 in 2024.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from east asia and the recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,294 in 1998.
- How does Malaysia rank for inbound internationally mobile students from east asia and the?
- Malaysia ranks 6th out of 125 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from east asia and the rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 238.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from East Asia and the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release