Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and was 2,514 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2,514
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
41st
of 126 countries
All-time high
2,528
in 2014
All-time low
258
in 2001
Years of data
26
1998–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and in Republic of Korea, 1998–2023

5001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k1998201020231998: 3401999: 3232000: 2892001: 2582002: 2912003: 5802004: 5622005: 6012006: 7912007: 9302008: 1.0k2009: 1.2k2010: 1.7k2011: 1.9k2012: 1.9k2013: 2.4k2014: 2.5k2015: 2.4k2016: 2.4k2017: 2.3k2018: 2.2k2019: 2.1k2020: 2.1k2021: 2.2k2022: 2.4k2023: 2.5k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from north america and in Republic of Korea is 2,514, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from north america and in Republic of Korea peaked at 2,528 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 258, in 2001.

That places Republic of Korea 41st out of 126 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in Republic of Korea, 1998 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1998 340
1999 323 -5.0%
2000 289 -10.5%
2001 258 -10.7%
2002 291 +12.8%
2003 580 +99.3%
2004 562 -3.1%
2005 601 +6.9%
2006 791 +31.6%
2007 930 +17.6%
2008 1,041 +11.9%
2009 1,231 +18.3%
2010 1,721 +39.8%
2011 1,864 +8.3%
2012 1,950 +4.6%
2013 2,398 +23.0%
2014 2,528 +5.4%
2015 2,417 -4.4%
2016 2,445 +1.2%
2017 2,349 -3.9%
2018 2,216 -5.7%
2019 2,135 -3.7%
2020 2,099 -1.7%
2021 2,250 +7.2%
2022 2,431 +8.0%
2023 2,514 +3.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 331.5 323 340 2
2000s 657.4 258 1,231 10
2010s 2,202 1,721 2,528 10
2020s 2,324 2,099 2,514 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from north america and in Republic of Korea?
Inbound internationally mobile students from north america and in Republic of Korea was 2,514 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from north america and recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 2,528 in 2014.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from north america and recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 258 in 2001.
How does Republic of Korea rank for inbound internationally mobile students from north america and?
Republic of Korea ranks 41st out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from north america and rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
239 places, 4,175 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release