Net flow: outbound), male (UIS estimate) (number) in Denmark
Denmark: Net flow: outbound), male (UIS estimate) (number) was 10,956 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Denmark, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Denmark is 10,956, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 6.7% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Denmark peaked at 13,906 in 2017 and was at its lowest, -2,143, in 2008.
That places Denmark 28th out of 131 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: outbound), male (UIS estimate) (number) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -1,424 | — |
| 2000 | -683 | -52.0% |
| 2001 | -504 | -26.2% |
| 2003 | 1,781 | -453.4% |
| 2004 | -1,400 | -178.6% |
| 2005 | -1,121 | -19.9% |
| 2006 | -108 | -90.4% |
| 2007 | 104 | -196.3% |
| 2008 | -2,143 | -2160.6% |
| 2009 | 744 | -134.7% |
| 2010 | 3,062 | +311.6% |
| 2011 | 3,520 | +15.0% |
| 2012 | 7,913 | +124.8% |
| 2013 | 10,941 | +38.3% |
| 2014 | 11,283 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 12,842 | +13.8% |
| 2016 | 13,882 | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 13,906 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 13,334 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 12,618 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 11,962 | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 11,613 | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 11,741 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 10,956 | -6.7% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 10,956 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,348, 3.3× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 10,956 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,526, 4.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net flow: outbound), male (UIS estimate) (number) in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | -2160.6% | 104 | -2,143 |
| 2003 | +453.4% | -504 | 1,781 |
| 2010 | +311.6% | 744 | 3,062 |
| 2004 | -178.6% | 1,781 | -1,400 |
| 2007 | +196.3% | -108 | 104 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1,424 | -1,424 | -1,424 | 1 |
| 2000s | -370 | -2,143 | 1,781 | 9 |
| 2010s | 10,330 | 3,062 | 13,906 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,568 | 10,956 | 11,962 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.21 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.11 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Denmark?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Denmark was 10,956 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 13,906 in 2017.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -2,143 in 2008.
- How does Denmark rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Denmark ranks 28th out of 131 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release