Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Egypt

Egypt: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 18,824 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
18,824
Change on year
up 596.7%
World rank
35th
of 143 countries
All-time high
35,057
in 2010
All-time low
-17,417
in 2020
Years of data
12
2003–2023

Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Egypt, 2003–2023

-20.0k020.0k40.0k2003201320232003: 17.6k2004: 19.5k2005: 21.0k2006: 23.4k2007: 24.0k2010: 35.1k2013: 24.2k2014: 24.9k2016: 22.0k2020: -17.4k2022: 2.7k2023: 18.8k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Egypt recorded 18,824 for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in 2023.

The figure is up 596.7% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Egypt peaked at 35,057 in 2010 and was at its lowest, -17,417, in 2020.

That places Egypt 35th out of 143 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 Egypt, year by year

Annual values for Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in Egypt, 2003 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2003 17,603
2004 19,520 +10.9%
2005 20,955 +7.4%
2006 23,379 +11.6%
2007 24,049 +2.9%
2010 35,057 +45.8%
2013 24,172 -31.0%
2014 24,941 +3.2%
2016 21,963 -11.9%
2020 -17,417 -179.3%
2022 2,702 -115.5%
2023 18,824 +596.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21,101 17,603 24,049 5
2010s 26,533 21,963 35,057 4
2020s 1,370 -17,417 18,824 3

Countries ranked near Egypt

  1. 32 Saudi Arabia 20,993 compare
  2. 33 Sweden 20,567 compare
  3. 34 Italy 19,613 compare
  4. 36 Georgia 15,946 compare
  5. 37 Qatar 12,723 compare
  6. 38 Ireland 10,205 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Egypt?
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Egypt was 18,824 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Egypt?
The highest recorded value was 35,057 in 2010.
What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Egypt?
The lowest recorded value was -17,417 in 2020.
How does Egypt rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
Egypt ranks 35th out of 143 countries with data for 2023.
Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Egypt?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Egypt 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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Indicator
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
148 places, 2,435 data points, 1998–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release