Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both in South Korea
South Korea: Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both was 573 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both in South Korea, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 573 for inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both in South Korea peaked at 877 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 15, in 1998.
That places South Korea 43rd out of 122 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 the Arab States, both in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 15 | — |
| 1999 | 20 | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 25 | +25.0% |
| 2001 | 16 | -36.0% |
| 2002 | 24 | +50.0% |
| 2003 | 30 | +25.0% |
| 2004 | 40 | +33.3% |
| 2005 | 50 | +25.0% |
| 2006 | 62 | +24.0% |
| 2007 | 112 | +80.6% |
| 2008 | 160 | +42.9% |
| 2009 | 165 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 220 | +33.3% |
| 2011 | 307 | +39.5% |
| 2012 | 362 | +17.9% |
| 2013 | 473 | +30.7% |
| 2014 | 572 | +20.9% |
| 2015 | 727 | +27.1% |
| 2016 | 877 | +20.6% |
| 2017 | 853 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 782 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 699 | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 627 | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 574 | -8.5% |
| 2022 | 563 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 573 | +1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.5 | 15 | 20 | 2 |
| 2000s | 68.4 | 16 | 165 | 10 |
| 2010s | 587.2 | 220 | 877 | 10 |
| 2020s | 584.25 | 563 | 627 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More education data for South Korea
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,024 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0494 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 173,133 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both in South Korea?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both in South Korea was 573 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 877 in 2016.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 15 in 1998.
- How does South Korea rank for inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both?
- South Korea ranks 43rd out of 122 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. 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 the Arab States, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release