Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia in South Korea

South Korea: Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia was 2,687 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2,687
Change on year
up 28.3%
World rank
16th
of 102 countries
All-time high
2,687
in 2023
All-time low
483
in 2013
Years of data
11
2013–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia in South Korea, 2013–2023

5001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k2013201820232013: 4832014: 5602015: 6652016: 7542017: 8512018: 1.1k2019: 1.4k2020: 1.8k2021: 2.0k2022: 2.1k2023: 2.7k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia in South Korea is 2,687, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.

The figure is up 28.3% on the previous year and up 456.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia in South Korea peaked at 2,687 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 483, in 2013.

South Korea ranks 16th of 102 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia, female (UIS estimate) (number) in South Korea, 2013 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2013 483
2014 560 +15.9%
2015 665 +18.8%
2016 754 +13.4%
2017 851 +12.9%
2018 1,148 +34.9%
2019 1,414 +23.2%
2020 1,768 +25.0%
2021 1,974 +11.7%
2022 2,095 +6.1%
2023 2,687 +28.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 839.29 483 1,414 7
2020s 2,131 1,768 2,687 4

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 13 France 4,216 compare
  2. 14 New Zealand 3,650 compare
  3. 15 Uzbekistan 2,951 compare
  4. 17 Finland 2,611 compare
  5. 18 Qatar 2,464 compare
  6. 19 Sweden 2,300 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia in South Korea?
Inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia in South Korea was 2,687 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 2,687 in 2023.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 483 in 2013.
How does South Korea rank for inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia?
South Korea ranks 16th out of 102 countries with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 456.3%. 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 South and West Asia, female (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia, female (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
177 places, 1,763 data points, 2008–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release