Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Russian Federation

Russian Federation: Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) was 3.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.9%
World rank
35th
of 133 countries
All-time high
4.0%
in 2019
All-time low
0.2%
in 2000
Years of data
19
2000–2023

Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Russian Federation, 2000–2023

012342000201120232000: 0.151 %2001: 0.437 %2002: 0.441 %2003: 0.375 %2004: 0.463 %2005: 0.596 %2006: 0.416 %2007: 0.205 %2008: 0.976 %2009: 0.885 %2011: 1.3 %2012: 1.5 %2014: 2.3 %2015: 2.6 %2016: 3 %2017: 3.3 %2018: 3.5 %2019: 4 %2023: 3.9 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Russian Federation stood at 3.9%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 151.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Russian Federation peaked at 4.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2000.

Russian Federation ranks 35th of 133 countries on this measure, 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 Russian Federation, year by year

Annual values for Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), both sexes (UIS estimate) (%) in Russian Federation, 2000 to 2023.
Year % Change
2000 0.2%
2001 0.4% +189.8%
2002 0.4% +0.9%
2003 0.4% -15.0%
2004 0.5% +23.7%
2005 0.6% +28.6%
2006 0.4% -30.2%
2007 0.2% -50.8%
2008 1.0% +376.3%
2009 0.9% -9.4%
2011 1.3% +49.2%
2012 1.5% +16.5%
2014 2.3% +46.4%
2015 2.6% +13.9%
2016 3.0% +17.6%
2017 3.3% +9.0%
2018 3.5% +7.9%
2019 4.0% +13.8%
2023 3.9% -4.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.5% 0.2% 1.0% 10
2010s 2.7% 1.3% 4.0% 8
2020s 3.9% 3.9% 3.9% 1

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  3. 34 Ireland 4.1% compare
  4. 36 Lithuania 3.8% compare
  5. 37 Japan 3.8% compare
  6. 38 Barbados 3.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Russian Federation?
Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Russian Federation was 3.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in Russian Federation?
The highest recorded value was 4.0% in 2019.
What is the lowest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in Russian Federation?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2000.
How does Russian Federation rank for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound)?
Russian Federation ranks 35th out of 133 countries with data for 2023.
Is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) rising or falling in Russian Federation?
Over the last ten years it is up 151.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russian Federation 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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Indicator
Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), both sexes (UIS estimate) (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
133 places, 2,154 data points, 1998–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release