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
Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and in Republic of Korea, 1998–2023
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 38 Lithuania 2,916 compare
- 39 Jordan 2,630 compare
- 40 Luxembourg 2,524 compare
- 42 Georgia 2,490 compare
- 43 South Africa 2,087 compare
- 44 Saudi Arabia 1,926 compare
More education data for Republic of 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 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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February 2026 Data Release