Inbound internationally mobile students from Latin America and the in Spain

Spain: Inbound internationally mobile students from Latin America and the was 47,695 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
47,695
Change on year
up 14.2%
World rank
3rd
of 136 countries
All-time high
47,695
in 2023
All-time low
5,151
in 2004
Years of data
23
1999–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from Latin America and the in Spain, 1999–2023

10.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k1999201120231999: 7.2k2000: 10.1k2001: 8.7k2002: 11.1k2003: 15.8k2004: 5.2k2005: 7.4k2006: 8.2k2007: 9.4k2008: 18.4k2009: 24.9k2010: 30.3k2011: 32.7k2012: 27.3k2013: 27.5k2016: 22.2k2017: 30.1k2018: 31.9k2019: 34.5k2020: 37.5k2021: 34.9k2022: 41.8k2023: 47.7k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from latin america and the in Spain is 47,695, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

The figure is up 14.2% on the previous year and up 73.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from latin america and the in Spain peaked at 47,695 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5,151, in 2004.

That places Spain 3rd out of 136 countries with data for 2023, 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 Latin America and the in Spain, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from Latin America and the Caribbean, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in Spain, 1999 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1999 7,203
2000 10,127 +40.6%
2001 8,736 -13.7%
2002 11,052 +26.5%
2003 15,791 +42.9%
2004 5,151 -67.4%
2005 7,397 +43.6%
2006 8,175 +10.5%
2007 9,423 +15.3%
2008 18,406 +95.3%
2009 24,923 +35.4%
2010 30,272 +21.5%
2011 32,675 +7.9%
2012 27,311 -16.4%
2013 27,539 +0.8%
2016 22,227 -19.3%
2017 30,057 +35.2%
2018 31,939 +6.3%
2019 34,534 +8.1%
2020 37,462 +8.5%
2021 34,897 -6.8%
2022 41,755 +19.7%
2023 47,695 +14.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 7,203 7,203 7,203 1
2000s 11,918 5,151 24,923 10
2010s 29,569 22,227 34,534 8
2020s 40,452 34,897 47,695 4

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 1 Argentina 118,728 compare
  2. 2 United States of America 79,482 compare
  3. 4 Canada 23,241 compare
  4. 5 Germany 21,908 compare
  5. 6 Chile 19,403 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from latin america and the in Spain?
Inbound internationally mobile students from latin america and the in Spain was 47,695 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from latin america and the recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 47,695 in 2023.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from latin america and the recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 5,151 in 2004.
How does Spain rank for inbound internationally mobile students from latin america and the?
Spain ranks 3rd out of 136 countries with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from latin america and the rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 73.2%. 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 Latin America and the Caribbean, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from Latin America and the Caribbean, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
250 places, 4,295 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release