Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in South Korea
South Korea: Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) was 1.5 GPIA in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in South Korea, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 1.5 GPIA for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.3% on the previous year and up 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in South Korea peaked at 4.18 GPIA in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.2906 GPIA, in 2018.
That places South Korea 14th out of 90 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 ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.9177 GPIA | — |
| 2013 | 1.36 GPIA | +48.1% |
| 2014 | 1.36 GPIA | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 1.16 GPIA | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 1.2 GPIA | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 1.2 GPIA | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 0.2906 GPIA | -75.8% |
| 2019 | 4.18 GPIA | +1338.0% |
| 2020 | 0.9813 GPIA | -76.5% |
| 2021 | 1.49 GPIA | +51.4% |
| 2022 | 1.6 GPIA | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 1.5 GPIA | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.46 GPIA | 0.2906 GPIA | 4.18 GPIA | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.39 GPIA | 0.9813 GPIA | 1.6 GPIA | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More education data for South Korea
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -1.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 132,721 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 40,412 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.23 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -0.0122 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 1.50 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -2.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in South Korea?
- Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in South Korea was 1.5 GPIA in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4.18 GPIA in 2019.
- What is the lowest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2906 GPIA in 2018.
- How does South Korea rank for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound)?
- South Korea ranks 14th out of 90 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release