Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS in Botswana
Botswana: Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS was -463 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Botswana, 2005–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Botswana is -463, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of up 57.8% on the previous year and up 77.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Botswana peaked at -463 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -8,768, in 2005.
Botswana ranks 73rd 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 Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -8,768 | — |
| 2014 | -2,017 | -77.0% |
| 2015 | -2,241 | +11.1% |
| 2016 | -1,730 | -22.8% |
| 2017 | -1,390 | -19.7% |
| 2019 | -1,463 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | -1,326 | -9.4% |
| 2021 | -1,163 | -12.3% |
| 2022 | -1,097 | -5.7% |
| 2023 | -463 | -57.8% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's -463 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -3,350, 14% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Botswana's -463 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,350, 14% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -8,768 | -8,768 | -8,768 | 1 |
| 2010s | -1,768 | -2,241 | -1,390 | 5 |
| 2020s | -1,012 | -1,326 | -463 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 70 Liechtenstein -378 compare
- 71 Saint Lucia -386 compare
- 72 Tuvalu -417 compare
- 74 Iceland -486 compare
- 75 Sao Tome and Principe -571
- 76 Chile -644 compare
More education data for Botswana
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 88.56 (2014)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.46 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15,284 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,590 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 20,760 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,779 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 175,513 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 381,674 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Botswana?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Botswana was -463 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was -463 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -8,768 in 2005.
- How does Botswana rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Botswana ranks 73rd out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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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February 2026 Data Release