Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe was 10,700 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10,700
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
24th
of 210 countries
All-time high
10,806
in 2022
All-time low
222
in 2004
Years of data
26
1998–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in Afghanistan, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 10,700 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and up 543.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Afghanistan peaked at 10,806 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 222, in 2004.
That places Afghanistan 24th out of 210 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.
Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 593 | — |
| 1999 | 546 | -7.9% |
| 2000 | 449 | -17.8% |
| 2001 | 367 | -18.3% |
| 2002 | 346 | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 232 | -32.9% |
| 2004 | 222 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 274 | +23.4% |
| 2006 | 405 | +47.8% |
| 2007 | 457 | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 792 | +73.3% |
| 2009 | 969 | +22.3% |
| 2010 | 1,188 | +22.6% |
| 2011 | 1,349 | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 1,537 | +13.9% |
| 2013 | 1,664 | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 2,682 | +61.2% |
| 2015 | 4,046 | +50.9% |
| 2016 | 4,750 | +17.4% |
| 2017 | 5,696 | +19.9% |
| 2018 | 6,387 | +12.1% |
| 2019 | 7,372 | +15.4% |
| 2020 | 9,384 | +27.3% |
| 2021 | 10,422 | +11.1% |
| 2022 | 10,806 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 10,700 | -1.0% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 10,700 is above the median for low income countries, which is 624, 17.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 10,700 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,711, 2.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 569.5 | 546 | 593 | 2 |
| 2000s | 451.3 | 222 | 969 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,667 | 1,188 | 7,372 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,328 | 9,384 | 10,806 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More education data for Afghanistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Afghanistan?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Afghanistan was 10,700 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 10,806 in 2022.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 222 in 2004.
- How does Afghanistan rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- Afghanistan ranks 24th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 543.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release