Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) was 1.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Republic of Korea, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 1.4% for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and up 178.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Republic of Korea peaked at 1.4% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -2.5%, in 2003.
That places Republic of Korea 50th out of 132 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 ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | -2.3% | — |
| 1999 | -2.3% | -0.2% |
| 2000 | -2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2001 | -2.3% | +5.2% |
| 2002 | -2.4% | +5.2% |
| 2003 | -2.5% | +1.4% |
| 2004 | -2.4% | -1.3% |
| 2005 | -2.4% | +0.4% |
| 2006 | -2.4% | -1.3% |
| 2007 | -2.3% | -4.3% |
| 2008 | -2.2% | -4.0% |
| 2009 | -2.1% | -3.9% |
| 2010 | -1.8% | -15.4% |
| 2011 | -1.6% | -9.6% |
| 2012 | -1.6% | -2.6% |
| 2013 | -1.7% | +9.7% |
| 2014 | -1.7% | -0.5% |
| 2015 | -1.6% | -6.2% |
| 2016 | -1.4% | -16.7% |
| 2017 | -1.1% | -18.9% |
| 2018 | -0.5% | -50.6% |
| 2019 | -0.1% | -84.7% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | -487.3% |
| 2021 | 1.0% | +215.0% |
| 2022 | 1.3% | +25.2% |
| 2023 | 1.4% | +7.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -2.3% | -2.3% | -2.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | -2.3% | -2.5% | -2.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.3% | -1.8% | -0.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More education data for Republic of Korea
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.51 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0484 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.51 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -4.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0484 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.22 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Republic of Korea?
- Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Republic of Korea was 1.4% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.4% in 2023.
- What is the lowest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.5% in 2003.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 50th out of 132 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.8%. 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 ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release