Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in Belgium

Belgium: Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both was 5,106 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
5,106
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
13th
of 128 countries
All-time high
26,863
in 2008
All-time low
600
in 2002
Years of data
25
1999–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in Belgium, 1999–2023

010.0k20.0k30.0k1999201120231999: 7342000: 8132001: 7302002: 6002003: 7.6k2004: 18.9k2005: 7.2k2006: 9.2k2007: 9.6k2008: 26.9k2009: 20.0k2010: 17.2k2011: 16.9k2012: 18.8k2013: 14.0k2014: 16.7k2015: 17.8k2016: 20.9k2017: 6.5k2018: 21.7k2019: 14.5k2020: 10.9k2021: 6.1k2022: 5.2k2023: 5.1k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in Belgium stood at 5,106.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 63.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in Belgium peaked at 26,863 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 600, in 2002.

That places Belgium 13th out of 128 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 734 734 734 1
2000s 10,150 600 26,863 10
2010s 16,501 6,457 21,737 10
2020s 6,836 5,106 10,880 4

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 10 Italy 8,996 compare
  2. 11 Sweden 7,256 compare
  3. 12 Jamaica 6,423 compare
  4. 14 Dominican Republic 4,745 compare
  5. 15 Canada 4,617 compare
  6. 16 South Africa 4,561 compare

See the full ranking of 230 places β†’

More education data for Belgium

All data for Belgium β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in Belgium?
Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in Belgium was 5,106 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 26,863 in 2008.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 600 in 2002.
How does Belgium rank for inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both?
Belgium ranks 13th out of 128 countries with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is down 63.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
230 places, 3,997 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release