Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both was 42,228 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both in Saudi Arabia, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both in Saudi Arabia is 42,228, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 13.6% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both in Saudi Arabia peaked at 48,872 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2,614, in 1999.
Saudi Arabia ranks 4th of 122 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,614 | — |
| 2003 | 5,207 | +99.2% |
| 2004 | 6,049 | +16.2% |
| 2005 | 6,894 | +14.0% |
| 2006 | 7,481 | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 6,977 | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 7,396 | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 7,838 | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 3,738 | -52.3% |
| 2011 | 14,216 | +280.3% |
| 2012 | 18,953 | +33.3% |
| 2013 | 32,885 | +73.5% |
| 2014 | 37,980 | +15.5% |
| 2015 | 38,771 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 42,372 | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 41,615 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 39,453 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 48,872 | +23.9% |
| 2020 | 44,101 | -9.8% |
| 2021 | 37,053 | -16.0% |
| 2022 | 37,176 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 42,228 | +13.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,614 | 2,614 | 2,614 | 1 |
| 2000s | 6,835 | 5,207 | 7,838 | 7 |
| 2010s | 31,886 | 3,738 | 48,872 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,140 | 37,053 | 44,101 | 4 |
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More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.69 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.5853 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.048 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.75 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 4.42 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0497 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 19.42 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 244,652 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -2.16 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both in Saudi Arabia?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both in Saudi Arabia was 42,228 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 48,872 in 2019.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,614 in 1999.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 4th out of 122 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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