Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Denmark
Denmark: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 23,689 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Denmark, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Denmark stood at 23,689.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.7% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Denmark peaked at 28,961 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,333, in 2008.
Denmark ranks 29th of 143 countries on this measure, 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 Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6,125 | — |
| 2000 | 6,466 | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 6,356 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 8,064 | +26.9% |
| 2003 | 11,575 | +43.5% |
| 2004 | 4,658 | -59.8% |
| 2005 | 4,951 | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 7,050 | +42.4% |
| 2007 | 7,657 | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 1,333 | -82.6% |
| 2009 | 7,286 | +446.6% |
| 2010 | 12,607 | +73.0% |
| 2011 | 14,086 | +11.7% |
| 2012 | 16,478 | +17.0% |
| 2013 | 24,189 | +46.8% |
| 2014 | 24,471 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 27,220 | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 28,961 | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 28,287 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 27,346 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 26,531 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 25,447 | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 24,999 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 25,381 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 23,689 | -6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,125 | 6,125 | 6,125 | 1 |
| 2000s | 6,540 | 1,333 | 11,575 | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,018 | 12,607 | 28,961 | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,879 | 23,689 | 25,447 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 26 New Zealand 31,755 compare
- 27 Hungary 28,201 compare
- 28 South Africa 25,211 compare
- 30 Hong Kong 22,784 compare
- 31 Finland 21,791 compare
- 32 Saudi Arabia 20,993 compare
More education data for Denmark
- 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 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 42,105 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 63.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Denmark?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Denmark was 23,689 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 28,961 in 2016.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,333 in 2008.
- How does Denmark rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Denmark ranks 29th out of 143 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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