Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Malaysia
Malaysia: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 36,214 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Malaysia, 2008–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 36,214 for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.9% on the previous year and up 776.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Malaysia peaked at 61,581 in 2016 and was at its lowest, -30,970, in 2008.
Malaysia ranks 12th of 126 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | -30,970 | — |
| 2009 | -21,918 | -29.2% |
| 2010 | -17,270 | -21.2% |
| 2012 | 4,131 | -123.9% |
| 2014 | 43,593 | +955.3% |
| 2015 | 51,077 | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 61,581 | +20.6% |
| 2017 | 43,932 | -28.7% |
| 2019 | 25,626 | -41.7% |
| 2020 | 29,115 | +13.6% |
| 2021 | 30,846 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 32,371 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 36,214 | +11.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -26,444 | -30,970 | -21,918 | 2 |
| 2010s | 30,381 | -17,270 | 61,581 | 7 |
| 2020s | 32,136 | 29,115 | 36,214 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More education data for Malaysia
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.48 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -2.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0416 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.4237 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0444 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.64 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.5628 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 273,792 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 7.51 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Malaysia?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in Malaysia was 36,214 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 61,581 in 2016.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -30,970 in 2008.
- How does Malaysia rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- Malaysia ranks 12th out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 776.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release