Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS in Estonia
Estonia: Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS 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 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 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% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 1,626 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,566, 29% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 1,626 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,728, 94% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS in Estonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +2953.3% | 22.5 | 687 |
| 2019 | +107.7% | 687 | 1,427 |
| 2017 | +104.1% | -545 | 22.5 |
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 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More education data for Estonia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.57 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.61 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,391 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 706 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 27,252 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,046 (2012)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 89,246 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % 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 148 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release