Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Portugal
Portugal: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 20,362 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Portugal, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Portugal stood at 20,362. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.1% on the previous year and up 1,198.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Portugal peaked at 20,362 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,568, in 2013.
That places Portugal 21st out of 106 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3,343 | — |
| 2013 | 1,568 | -53.1% |
| 2014 | 1,697 | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 2,215 | +30.5% |
| 2016 | 3,184 | +43.7% |
| 2017 | 3,765 | +18.2% |
| 2018 | 6,339 | +68.4% |
| 2019 | 9,812 | +54.8% |
| 2020 | 13,155 | +34.1% |
| 2021 | 14,297 | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 16,020 | +12.1% |
| 2023 | 20,362 | +27.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,990 | 1,568 | 9,812 | 8 |
| 2020s | 15,958 | 13,155 | 20,362 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 18 Singapore 23,048 compare
- 19 Czechia 22,759 compare
- 20 Switzerland 22,562 compare
- 22 Macau, China 18,125 compare
- 23 New Zealand 16,899 compare
- 24 Hong Kong, China 15,803 compare
More education data for Portugal
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Portugal?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Portugal was 20,362 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 20,362 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,568 in 2013.
- How does Portugal rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Portugal ranks 21st out of 106 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,198.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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