Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Italy

Italy: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 7,079 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
7,079
Change on year
up 5,950.4%
World rank
33rd
of 126 countries
All-time high
8,872
in 2018
All-time low
-27,061
in 2000
Years of data
24
1999–2023

Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Italy, 1999–2023

-30.0k-20.0k-10.0k010.0k1999201120231999: -25.9k2000: -27.1k2001: -26.7k2002: -27.1k2003: -24.9k2004: -14.7k2005: -12.8k2006: -11.0k2007: -9.5k2008: -3512009: -9.5k2010: -11.8k2012: 8.0k2013: 8.5k2014: 8.5k2015: 7.0k2016: 5.9k2017: 4.6k2018: 8.9k2019: -12.9k2020: -13.0k2021: -7.2k2022: -1212023: 7.1k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Italy recorded 7,079 for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in 2023.

That represents a change of up 5,950.4% on the previous year and down 17.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Italy peaked at 8,872 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -27,061, in 2000.

That places Italy 33rd out of 126 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), male (UIS estimate) (number) in Italy, 1999 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1999 -25,913
2000 -27,061 +4.4%
2001 -26,676 -1.4%
2002 -27,060 +1.4%
2003 -24,919 -7.9%
2004 -14,652 -41.2%
2005 -12,846 -12.3%
2006 -10,956 -14.7%
2007 -9,490 -13.4%
2008 -351 -96.3%
2009 -9,543 +2618.8%
2010 -11,805 +23.7%
2012 8,033 -168.0%
2013 8,544 +6.4%
2014 8,498 -0.5%
2015 6,963 -18.1%
2016 5,864 -15.8%
2017 4,649 -20.7%
2018 8,872 +90.8%
2019 -12,939 -245.8%
2020 -12,973 +0.3%
2021 -7,158 -44.8%
2022 -121 -98.3%
2023 7,079 -5950.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -25,913 -25,913 -25,913 1
2000s -16,355 -27,061 -351 10
2010s 2,964 -12,939 8,872 9
2020s -3,293 -12,973 7,079 4

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 30 Georgia 9,283 compare
  2. 31 Egypt 8,770 compare
  3. 32 Romania 7,339 compare
  4. 34 Hong Kong 6,982 compare
  5. 35 Ireland 5,629 compare
  6. 36 Lebanon 4,188 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 7,079 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 8,872 in 2018.
What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -27,061 in 2000.
How does Italy rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
Italy ranks 33rd out of 126 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 17.1%. 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), male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), male (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
131 places, 1,993 data points, 1998–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release