Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Malta
Malta: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 2,624 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Malta, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Malta is 2,624, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 55.2% on the previous year and up 673.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Malta peaked at 2,624 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -458, in 2013.
That places Malta 40th 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 Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | -338 | — |
| 2013 | -458 | +35.5% |
| 2014 | -246 | -46.3% |
| 2015 | -167 | -32.1% |
| 2016 | 101 | -160.5% |
| 2017 | 94 | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 177 | +88.3% |
| 2019 | 332.87 | +88.1% |
| 2020 | 461.27 | +38.6% |
| 2021 | 1,041 | +125.6% |
| 2022 | 1,691 | +62.4% |
| 2023 | 2,624 | +55.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -63.02 | -458 | 332.87 | 8 |
| 2020s | 1,454 | 461.27 | 2,624 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More education data for Malta
- 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 2,022 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 1,941 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Malta?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Malta was 2,624 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 2,624 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was -458 in 2013.
- How does Malta rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Malta ranks 40th out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 673.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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