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

Latest (2023)
12,533
Change on year
up 244.6%
World rank
28th
of 106 countries
All-time high
24,130
in 2014
All-time low
-12,976
in 2020
Years of data
12
2012–2023

Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Italy, 2012–2023

-10.0k010.0k20.0k2012201720232012: 21.8k2013: 23.6k2014: 24.1k2015: 22.5k2016: 19.6k2017: 18.1k2018: 21.6k2019: -12.3k2020: -13.0k2021: -5.4k2022: 3.6k2023: 12.5k

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

Annual values for Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), female (UIS estimate) (number) in Italy, 2012 to 2023.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 17,371 -12,299 24,130 8
2020s -539.75 -12,976 12,533 4

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 25 Hungary 13,819 compare
  2. 26 Denmark 12,733 compare
  3. 27 South Africa 12,727 compare
  4. 29 Sweden 10,139 compare
  5. 30 Egypt 10,054 compare
  6. 31 Qatar 8,964 compare

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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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Indicator
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), female (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
106 places, 1,070 data points, 2012–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release