Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 4,203 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Lebanon, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Lebanon stood at 4,203.
That represents a change of down 66.3% on the previous year and down 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Lebanon peaked at 20,089 in 2011 and was at its lowest, -650, in 2003.
Lebanon ranks 47th 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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6,895 | — |
| 2000 | 4,971 | -27.9% |
| 2001 | 4,502 | -9.4% |
| 2002 | 3,415 | -24.1% |
| 2003 | -650 | -119.0% |
| 2004 | 698 | -207.4% |
| 2005 | 1,103 | +58.0% |
| 2006 | 3,506 | +217.9% |
| 2007 | 9,064 | +158.5% |
| 2010 | 17,365 | +91.6% |
| 2011 | 20,089 | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 14,519 | -27.7% |
| 2014 | 3,755 | -74.1% |
| 2015 | 6,934 | +84.7% |
| 2016 | 3,766 | -45.7% |
| 2017 | 2,063 | -45.2% |
| 2018 | 3,604 | +74.7% |
| 2019 | 4,960 | +37.6% |
| 2020 | 2,383 | -52.0% |
| 2021 | 9,993 | +319.3% |
| 2022 | 12,457 | +24.7% |
| 2023 | 4,203 | -66.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,895 | 6,895 | 6,895 | 1 |
| 2000s | 3,326 | -650 | 9,064 | 8 |
| 2010s | 8,562 | 2,063 | 20,089 | 9 |
| 2020s | 7,259 | 2,383 | 12,457 | 4 |
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More education data for Lebanon
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 96,517 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 417,800 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 533,550 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0919 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 533,550 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.8 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Lebanon?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Lebanon was 4,203 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 20,089 in 2011.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was -650 in 2003.
- How does Lebanon rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Lebanon ranks 47th out of 143 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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