Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Malaysia
Malaysia: Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) was 7.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Malaysia, 2008–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Malaysia is 7.3%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and up 733.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Malaysia peaked at 9.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, -7.6%, in 2008.
That places Malaysia 24th out of 115 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | -7.6% | — |
| 2009 | -4.9% | -35.1% |
| 2010 | -3.7% | -24.1% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | -123.3% |
| 2014 | 8.8% | +906.5% |
| 2015 | 8.7% | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 9.7% | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 7.4% | -24.1% |
| 2019 | 4.7% | -36.8% |
| 2020 | 5.4% | +16.7% |
| 2021 | 6.0% | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 6.5% | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 7.3% | +11.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -6.3% | -7.6% | -4.9% | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.2% | -3.7% | 9.7% | 7 |
| 2020s | 6.3% | 5.4% | 7.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More education data for Malaysia
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.48 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -2.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0416 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.4237 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0444 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.64 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.5628 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 273,792 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 7.51 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Malaysia?
- Net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) in Malaysia was 7.3% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.7% in 2016.
- What is the lowest net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.6% in 2008.
- How does Malaysia rank for net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound)?
- Malaysia ranks 24th out of 115 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow ratio of internationally mobile students (inbound) rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 733.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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