Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Thailand

Thailand: Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) was -0.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.1%
Change on year
down 19.0%
World rank
63rd
of 132 countries
All-time high
0.0%
in 2016
All-time low
-1.1%
in 1999
Years of data
16
1999–2023

Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Thailand, 1999–2023

-1-0.75-0.5-0.2501999201120231999: -1.1 %2001: -0.984 %2002: -0.997 %2004: -0.934 %2005: -0.871 %2006: -0.845 %2007: -0.709 %2008: -0.614 %2009: -0.42 %2010: -0.34 %2011: -0.257 %2012: -0.251 %2016: 0.018 %2020: -0.416 %2022: -0.11 %2023: -0.131 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Thailand stood at -0.1%.

That represents a change of down 19.0% on the previous year and up 47.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Thailand peaked at 0.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, -1.1%, in 1999.

That places Thailand 63rd 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 Thailand, year by year

Annual values for Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), both sexes (UIS estimate) (%) in Thailand, 1999 to 2023.
Year % Change
1999 -1.1%
2001 -1.0% -11.7%
2002 -1.0% +1.3%
2004 -0.9% -6.3%
2005 -0.9% -6.7%
2006 -0.8% -3.0%
2007 -0.7% -16.1%
2008 -0.6% -13.3%
2009 -0.4% -31.6%
2010 -0.3% -19.0%
2011 -0.3% -24.5%
2012 -0.3% -2.5%
2016 0.0% -107.2%
2020 -0.4% -2401.2%
2022 -0.1% -73.5%
2023 -0.1% +19.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -1.1% -1.1% -1.1% 1
2000s -0.8% -1.0% -0.4% 8
2010s -0.2% -0.3% 0.0% 4
2020s -0.2% -0.4% -0.1% 3

Countries ranked near Thailand

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  3. 62 Norway -0.1% compare
  4. 64 Philippines -0.2% compare
  5. 65 Indonesia -0.6% compare
  6. 66 Brazil -0.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Thailand?
Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Thailand was -0.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 0.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was -1.1% in 1999.
How does Thailand rank for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound)?
Thailand ranks 63rd out of 132 countries with data for 2023.
Is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is up 47.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Thailand 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