Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Italy
Italy: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 12,533 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Italy, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Italy is 12,533, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 244.6% on the previous year and down 46.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Italy peaked at 24,130 in 2014 and was at its lowest, -12,976, in 2020.
That places Italy 28th out of 106 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 21,769 | — |
| 2013 | 23,558 | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 24,130 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 22,518 | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 19,586 | -13.0% |
| 2017 | 18,109 | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 21,596 | +19.3% |
| 2019 | -12,299 | -157.0% |
| 2020 | -12,976 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | -5,353 | -58.7% |
| 2022 | 3,637 | -167.9% |
| 2023 | 12,533 | +244.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17,371 | -12,299 | 24,130 | 8 |
| 2020s | -539.75 | -12,976 | 12,533 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.61 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.7347 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 250,961 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 0.0909 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.22 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate -0.6419 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.38 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.8215 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.29 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -2.4 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Italy?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Italy was 12,533 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 24,130 in 2014.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -12,976 in 2020.
- How does Italy rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Italy ranks 28th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), female (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release