Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Estonia
Estonia: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 1,626 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Estonia, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Estonia is 1,626, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 170.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Estonia peaked at 1,773 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -3,430, in 2001.
Estonia ranks 52nd of 143 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 of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -2,605 | — |
| 2000 | -2,697 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | -3,430 | +27.2% |
| 2002 | -3,032 | -11.6% |
| 2003 | -2,862 | -5.6% |
| 2004 | -2,427 | -15.2% |
| 2005 | -2,240 | -7.7% |
| 2006 | -2,186 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | -2,209 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | -2,385 | +8.0% |
| 2009 | -2,630 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | -2,758 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | -2,849 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | -2,889 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | -2,305 | -20.2% |
| 2014 | -1,961 | -14.9% |
| 2015 | -1,473 | -24.9% |
| 2016 | -545 | -63.0% |
| 2017 | 22.5 | -104.1% |
| 2018 | 687 | +2953.3% |
| 2019 | 1,427 | +107.7% |
| 2020 | 1,773 | +24.2% |
| 2021 | 1,498 | -15.5% |
| 2022 | 1,538 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 1,626 | +5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -2,605 | -2,605 | -2,605 | 1 |
| 2000s | -2,610 | -3,430 | -2,186 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1,264 | -2,889 | 1,427 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,609 | 1,498 | 1,773 | 4 |
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More education data for Estonia
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 43,384 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0316 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 45,862 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.8496 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0334 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,627 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 1.79 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Estonia?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Estonia was 1,626 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,773 in 2020.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -3,430 in 2001.
- How does Estonia rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Estonia ranks 52nd out of 143 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 170.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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