Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Denmark
Denmark: Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) was 8.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Denmark, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Denmark is 8.6%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Denmark peaked at 10.2% in 2017 and was at its lowest, -2.2%, in 2008.
Denmark ranks 22nd of 115 countries on this measure, 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 Denmark, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -1.7% | — |
| 2000 | -0.8% | -51.2% |
| 2001 | -0.6% | -28.2% |
| 2003 | 2.1% | -448.5% |
| 2004 | -1.5% | -172.9% |
| 2005 | -1.1% | -25.9% |
| 2006 | -0.1% | -90.2% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | -195.4% |
| 2008 | -2.2% | -2194.8% |
| 2009 | 0.8% | -134.3% |
| 2010 | 3.0% | +299.7% |
| 2011 | 3.2% | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 6.8% | +110.5% |
| 2013 | 8.7% | +29.1% |
| 2014 | 8.8% | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 9.5% | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 10.1% | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 10.2% | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 9.9% | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 9.4% | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 9.0% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 8.7% | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 8.9% | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 8.6% | -2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.7% | -1.7% | -1.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | -0.4% | -2.2% | 2.1% | 9 |
| 2010s | 8.0% | 3.0% | 10.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.8% | 8.6% | 9.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- 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)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 42,105 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Denmark?
- Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Denmark was 8.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 10.2% in 2017.
- What is the lowest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.2% in 2008.
- How does Denmark rank for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound)?
- Denmark ranks 22nd out of 115 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), male (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release