Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in South Korea
South Korea: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 1.37 GPIA in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in South Korea, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in South Korea is 1.37 GPIA, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.8% on the previous year and up 52.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in South Korea peaked at 4.91 GPIA in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.3656 GPIA, in 2012.
That places South Korea 22nd out of 93 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.3656 GPIA | — |
| 2013 | 0.9002 GPIA | +146.3% |
| 2014 | 0.9092 GPIA | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 0.7512 GPIA | -17.4% |
| 2016 | 0.8108 GPIA | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 0.8367 GPIA | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 4.91 GPIA | +486.8% |
| 2020 | 0.7511 GPIA | -84.7% |
| 2021 | 1.34 GPIA | +78.3% |
| 2022 | 1.49 GPIA | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 1.37 GPIA | -7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.35 GPIA | 0.3656 GPIA | 4.91 GPIA | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.24 GPIA | 0.7511 GPIA | 1.49 GPIA | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More education data for South Korea
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,024 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0494 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 173,133 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in South Korea?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in South Korea was 1.37 GPIA in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4.91 GPIA in 2019.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3656 GPIA in 2012.
- How does South Korea rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- South Korea ranks 22nd out of 93 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release