Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in South Korea
South Korea: Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) was 1.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in South Korea, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in South Korea stood at 1.0%. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 23.8% on the previous year and up 162.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in South Korea peaked at 1.0% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -4.8%, in 2009.
That places South Korea 50th out of 115 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 South Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | -3.5% | — |
| 1999 | -3.5% | +0.2% |
| 2000 | -3.5% | -1.2% |
| 2001 | -3.7% | +6.0% |
| 2002 | -3.9% | +6.4% |
| 2003 | -4.1% | +3.5% |
| 2004 | -4.1% | +0.7% |
| 2005 | -4.3% | +3.6% |
| 2006 | -4.4% | +3.2% |
| 2007 | -4.5% | +2.2% |
| 2008 | -4.6% | +2.6% |
| 2009 | -4.8% | +3.7% |
| 2010 | -4.5% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | -4.3% | -4.7% |
| 2012 | -1.6% | -62.0% |
| 2013 | -1.5% | -7.0% |
| 2014 | -1.5% | -0.4% |
| 2015 | -1.5% | +0.6% |
| 2016 | -1.3% | -17.9% |
| 2017 | -1.0% | -19.1% |
| 2018 | -0.7% | -35.0% |
| 2019 | -0.2% | -66.3% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | -246.5% |
| 2021 | 0.7% | +121.0% |
| 2022 | 0.8% | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 1.0% | +23.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -3.5% | -3.5% | -3.5% | 2 |
| 2000s | -4.2% | -4.8% | -3.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.8% | -4.5% | -0.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More education data for South Korea
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.22 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -4.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0236 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.29 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -4.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0248 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.66 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 173,133 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 0.7853 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in South Korea?
- Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in South Korea was 1.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.0% in 2023.
- What is the lowest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.8% in 2009.
- How does South Korea rank for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound)?
- South Korea ranks 50th out of 115 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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), male (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release