Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Spain
Spain: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) 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 143 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 of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) 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% |
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 |
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More education data for Spain
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 248,253 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
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 143 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