Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS in Spain
Spain: Net flow: outbound, both sexes (UIS estimate) … both sexes UIS was 51,407 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Spain, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Spain stood at 51,407. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.7% on the previous year and up 95.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Spain peaked at 51,407 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -9,763, in 2004.
Spain ranks 17th of 148 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6,770 | — |
| 2000 | 13,325 | +96.8% |
| 2001 | 12,490 | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 17,774 | +42.3% |
| 2003 | 25,893 | +45.7% |
| 2004 | -9,763 | -137.7% |
| 2005 | -7,033 | -28.0% |
| 2006 | -6,448 | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 6,916 | -207.3% |
| 2008 | 14,425 | +108.6% |
| 2009 | 24,502 | +69.9% |
| 2010 | 30,673 | +25.2% |
| 2011 | 34,853 | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 25,015 | -28.2% |
| 2013 | 26,264 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 11,719 | -55.4% |
| 2017 | 23,337 | +99.1% |
| 2018 | 28,618 | +22.6% |
| 2019 | 34,041 | +18.9% |
| 2020 | 34,986 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 33,731 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 40,886 | +21.2% |
| 2023 | 51,407 | +25.7% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 51,407 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,566, 9.2× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Spain's 51,407 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,728, 29.8× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,770 | 6,770 | 6,770 | 1 |
| 2000s | 9,208 | -9,763 | 25,893 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,815 | 11,719 | 34,853 | 8 |
| 2020s | 40,252 | 33,731 | 51,407 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More education data for Spain
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.71 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.76 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 344,203 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 37,817 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 570,954 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 538,977 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Spain?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Spain was 51,407 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 51,407 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was -9,763 in 2004.
- How does Spain rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Spain ranks 17th out of 148 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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