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

Iceland: Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) was -1.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1.2%
Change on year
down 11.4%
World rank
61st
of 105 countries
All-time high
-1.1%
in 2022
All-time low
-10.2%
in 2018
Years of data
11
2012–2023

Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Iceland, 2012–2023

-10-8-6-4-22012201720232012: -7.9 %2013: -6.9 %2014: -4.8 %2016: -5.3 %2017: -6.2 %2018: -10.2 %2019: -4.9 %2020: -4.2 %2021: -3.2 %2022: -1.1 %2023: -1.2 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Iceland is -1.2%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 11.4% on the previous year and up 83.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Iceland peaked at -1.1% in 2022 and was at its lowest, -10.2%, in 2018.

That places Iceland 61st out of 105 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 Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), female (UIS estimate) (%) in Iceland, 2012 to 2023.
Year % Change
2012 -7.9%
2013 -6.9% -12.8%
2014 -4.8% -29.9%
2016 -5.3% +9.5%
2017 -6.2% +16.4%
2018 -10.2% +65.2%
2019 -4.9% -51.8%
2020 -4.2% -13.7%
2021 -3.2% -24.7%
2022 -1.1% -67.1%
2023 -1.2% +11.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -6.6% -10.2% -4.8% 7
2020s -2.4% -4.2% -1.1% 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Iceland?
Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Iceland was -1.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was -1.1% in 2022.
What is the lowest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was -10.2% in 2018.
How does Iceland rank for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound)?
Iceland ranks 61st out of 105 countries with data for 2023.
Is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 83.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), female (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), female (UIS estimate) (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
105 places, 1,036 data points, 2012–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release