Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both in MDG: Southern Asia

MDG: Southern Asia: Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both was 16,640 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
16,640
Change on year
up 0.0%
Rank
52nd
of 107 groups
All-time high
17,322
in 2021
All-time low
1,139
in 2003
Years of data
25
1999–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both in MDG: Southern Asia, 1999–2023

05.0k10.0k15.0k1999201120231999: 1.2k2000: 1.2k2001: 1.5k2002: 1.6k2003: 1.1k2004: 2.6k2005: 3.7k2006: 4.3k2007: 4.3k2008: 4.3k2009: 4.7k2010: 5.0k2011: 5.6k2012: 5.8k2013: 7.4k2014: 8.6k2015: 10.2k2016: 12.4k2017: 13.4k2018: 12.9k2019: 13.3k2020: 16.6k2021: 17.3k2022: 16.6k2023: 16.6k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

MDG: Southern Asia recorded 16,640 for inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both in 2023.

That represents a change of up 123.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both in MDG: Southern Asia peaked at 17,322 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,139, in 2003.

MDG: Southern Asia ranks 52nd of 107 groups on this measure, 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 MDG: Southern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in MDG: Southern Asia, 1999 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1999 1,186
2000 1,186 +0.0%
2001 1,476 +24.5%
2002 1,558 +5.6%
2003 1,139 -26.9%
2004 2,578 +126.3%
2005 3,726 +44.5%
2006 4,285 +15.0%
2007 4,330 +1.0%
2008 4,264 -1.5%
2009 4,727 +10.9%
2010 5,047 +6.8%
2011 5,640 +11.7%
2012 5,848 +3.7%
2013 7,443 +27.3%
2014 8,590 +15.4%
2015 10,162 +18.3%
2016 12,450 +22.5%
2017 13,448 +8.0%
2018 12,902 -4.1%
2019 13,304 +3.1%
2020 16,553 +24.4%
2021 17,322 +4.6%
2022 16,632 -4.0%
2023 16,640 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,186 1,186 1,186 1
2000s 2,927 1,139 4,727 10
2010s 9,483 5,047 13,448 10
2020s 16,787 16,553 17,322 4

Countries ranked near MDG: Southern Asia

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  4. 52 Norway 376 compare
  5. 53 New Zealand 372.36 compare
  6. 54 Cuba 366 compare
  7. 55 Rwanda 346 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both in MDG: Southern Asia?
Inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both in MDG: Southern Asia was 16,640 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both recorded in MDG: Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 17,322 in 2021.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both recorded in MDG: Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 1,139 in 2003.
How does MDG: Southern Asia rank for inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both?
MDG: Southern Asia ranks 52nd out of 107 groups with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both rising or falling in MDG: Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 123.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this MDG: Southern Asia 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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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
229 places, 4,069 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release