Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 14,629 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Republic of Korea, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Republic of Korea is 14,629, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 20.0% on the previous year and up 147.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Republic of Korea peaked at 14,629 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -93,950, in 2009.
Republic of Korea ranks 22nd of 126 countries on this measure, 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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | -60,455 | — |
| 1999 | -65,046 | +7.6% |
| 2000 | -67,528 | +3.8% |
| 2001 | -74,137 | +9.8% |
| 2002 | -80,406 | +8.5% |
| 2003 | -83,325 | +3.6% |
| 2004 | -83,566 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | -85,877 | +2.8% |
| 2006 | -87,905 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | -89,272 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | -90,798 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | -93,950 | +3.5% |
| 2010 | -89,632 | -4.6% |
| 2011 | -87,334 | -2.6% |
| 2012 | -33,086 | -62.1% |
| 2013 | -30,516 | -7.8% |
| 2014 | -30,033 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | -29,542 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | -23,592 | -20.1% |
| 2017 | -18,545 | -21.4% |
| 2018 | -11,741 | -36.7% |
| 2019 | -3,856 | -67.2% |
| 2020 | 5,521 | -243.2% |
| 2021 | 11,769 | +113.2% |
| 2022 | 12,187 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 14,629 | +20.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -62,750 | -65,046 | -60,455 | 2 |
| 2000s | -83,676 | -93,950 | -67,528 | 10 |
| 2010s | -35,788 | -89,632 | -3,856 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,026 | 5,521 | 14,629 | 4 |
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More education data for Republic of Korea
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.66 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 173,133 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 0.7853 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.29 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.38 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.37 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 846,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -7.78 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Republic of Korea?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Republic of Korea was 14,629 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 14,629 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -93,950 in 2009.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 22nd out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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