Mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying in Canada

Canada: Mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying was 1.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.9%
Change on year
down 8.0%
World rank
115th
of 235 countries
All-time high
4.1%
in 2009
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
52
1970–2023

Mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying in Canada, 1970–2023

01234197019962023

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying in Canada is 1.9%, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.0% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying in Canada peaked at 4.1% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.

Canada ranks 115th of 235 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1980s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8
2000s 3.6% 2.9% 4.1% 10
2010s 2.4% 1.8% 4.0% 10
2020s 1.9% 1.8% 2.1% 4

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  6. 118 Iran 1.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying in Canada?
Mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying in Canada was 1.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 4.1% in 2009.
What is the lowest mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
How does Canada rank for mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying?
Canada ranks 115th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
Is mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada 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, male (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Mobile outbound gross enrolment ratio, tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, male (UIS estimate) (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
456 places, 15,326 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release