Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS in Bahrain
Bahrain: Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS was 843 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Bahrain, 2003–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Bahrain is 843, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 30.3% on the previous year and up 543.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Bahrain peaked at 1,821 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -2,764, in 2006.
Bahrain ranks 55th of 148 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.
Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -1,264 | — |
| 2005 | -2,543 | +101.2% |
| 2006 | -2,764 | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 131 | -104.7% |
| 2015 | 212 | +61.8% |
| 2016 | -272 | -228.3% |
| 2017 | 126 | -146.3% |
| 2018 | 626 | +396.8% |
| 2019 | 1,821 | +190.9% |
| 2020 | 1,307 | -28.2% |
| 2021 | 1,183 | -9.5% |
| 2022 | 1,209 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 843 | -30.3% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 843 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,566, 15% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 843 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -1,098. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -2,190 | -2,764 | -1,264 | 3 |
| 2010s | 440.67 | -272 | 1,821 | 6 |
| 2020s | 1,136 | 843 | 1,307 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
More education data for Bahrain
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.95 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.25 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,964 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,992 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 109,221 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 122,305 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.09 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Bahrain?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Bahrain was 843 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 1,821 in 2019.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was -2,764 in 2006.
- How does Bahrain rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Bahrain ranks 55th out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 543.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release