Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 37,931 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Republic of Korea, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Republic of Korea is 37,931, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 165.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Republic of Korea peaked at 37,931 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -79,628, in 2003.
That places Republic of Korea 23rd 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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | -59,487 | — |
| 1999 | -63,885 | +7.4% |
| 2000 | -66,099 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | -72,474 | +9.6% |
| 2002 | -78,174 | +7.9% |
| 2003 | -79,628 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | -78,598 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | -78,533 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | -77,339 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | -74,137 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | -71,095 | -4.1% |
| 2009 | -68,640 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | -58,982 | -14.1% |
| 2011 | -54,741 | -7.2% |
| 2012 | -53,329 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | -58,263 | +9.3% |
| 2014 | -57,567 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | -53,199 | -7.6% |
| 2016 | -43,430 | -18.4% |
| 2017 | -34,487 | -20.6% |
| 2018 | -16,766 | -51.4% |
| 2019 | -2,531 | -84.9% |
| 2020 | 9,667 | -481.9% |
| 2021 | 29,579 | +206.0% |
| 2022 | 35,970 | +21.6% |
| 2023 | 37,931 | +5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -61,686 | -63,885 | -59,487 | 2 |
| 2000s | -74,472 | -79,628 | -66,099 | 10 |
| 2010s | -43,330 | -58,982 | -2,531 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,287 | 9,667 | 37,931 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More education data for Republic of Korea
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.66 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 173,133 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 0.7853 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.29 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.38 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.37 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 846,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -7.78 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Republic of Korea?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Republic of Korea was 37,931 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 37,931 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -79,628 in 2003.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 23rd out of 143 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 165.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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