Mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio … abroad countries both in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio … abroad countries both was 1.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.8%
Change on year
down 8.2%
World rank
121st
of 209 countries
All-time high
3.5%
in 2016
All-time low
0.5%
in 2005
Years of data
26
1998–2023
Mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying in Saudi Arabia, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 1.8% for mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying in 2023.
The figure is down 8.2% on the previous year and down 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying in Saudi Arabia peaked at 3.5% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2005.
Saudi Arabia ranks 121st of 209 countries 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.
Mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio … abroad countries both in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.8% | — |
| 1999 | 0.8% | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 0.8% | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 0.8% | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 0.7% | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 0.6% | -13.0% |
| 2004 | 0.5% | -9.9% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 0.5% | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 0.7% | +27.1% |
| 2008 | 0.9% | +25.1% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | +21.5% |
| 2010 | 1.5% | +46.3% |
| 2011 | 1.9% | +21.1% |
| 2012 | 2.2% | +18.9% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | +15.6% |
| 2014 | 3.0% | +17.1% |
| 2015 | 3.2% | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 3.5% | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 3.5% | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 3.5% | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 3.1% | -9.6% |
| 2020 | 2.7% | -14.3% |
| 2021 | 2.2% | -16.3% |
| 2022 | 1.9% | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | -8.2% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 1.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.6%, 39% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 1.8% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.0%, 60% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8% | 1.5% | 3.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 118 Guyana 1.9% compare
- 119 Bolivia 1.9% compare
- 120 East Timor 1.8% compare
- 122 Mauritania 1.7% compare
- 123 Iran 1.7% compare
- 124 Netherlands 1.7% compare
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying in Saudi Arabia?
- Mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying in Saudi Arabia was 1.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5% in 2016.
- What is the lowest mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2005.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 121st out of 209 countries with data for 2023.
- Is mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. 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 Mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release