Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS in Chile
Chile: Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS was -644 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Chile, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Chile is -644, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 77.8% on the previous year and up 93.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Chile peaked at 2,658 in 2008 and was at its lowest, -11,026, in 2017.
That places Chile 76th out of 148 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -3,422 | — |
| 2000 | -1,810 | -47.1% |
| 2002 | -1,774 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | -2,474 | +39.5% |
| 2005 | -7,204 | +191.2% |
| 2007 | -257 | -96.4% |
| 2008 | 2,658 | -1134.2% |
| 2009 | -3,367 | -226.7% |
| 2010 | -2,349 | -30.2% |
| 2011 | -10,183 | +333.5% |
| 2012 | -9,054 | -11.1% |
| 2013 | -9,935 | +9.7% |
| 2014 | -9,945 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | -9,618 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | -9,193 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | -11,026 | +19.9% |
| 2018 | -10,989 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | -7,027 | -36.1% |
| 2020 | -5,460 | -22.3% |
| 2021 | -1,556 | -71.5% |
| 2022 | -2,902 | +86.5% |
| 2023 | -644 | -77.8% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's -644 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,566. (64 countries reporting)
- Chile's -644 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -515, 1.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS in Chile changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +1134.2% | -257 | 2,658 |
| 2011 | -333.5% | -2,349 | -10,183 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -3,422 | -3,422 | -3,422 | 1 |
| 2000s | -2,033 | -7,204 | 2,658 | 7 |
| 2010s | -8,932 | -11,026 | -2,349 | 10 |
| 2020s | -2,640 | -5,460 | -644 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 73 Botswana -463 compare
- 74 Iceland -486 compare
- 75 Sao Tome and Principe -571 compare
- 77 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -714 compare
- 78 Seychelles -740 compare
- 79 Samoa -886 compare
More education data for Chile
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.02 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.88 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 96,048 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21,633 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 280,113 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 264,101 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.63 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Chile?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Chile was -644 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 2,658 in 2008.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was -11,026 in 2017.
- How does Chile rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Chile ranks 76th out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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