Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe in Iceland
Iceland: Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe was 328 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in Iceland, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Iceland stood at 328. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 11.9% on the previous year and up 113.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Iceland peaked at 328 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4, in 1999.
Iceland ranks 121st of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7 | — |
| 1999 | 4 | -42.9% |
| 2000 | 8 | +100.0% |
| 2001 | 10 | +25.0% |
| 2002 | 13 | +30.0% |
| 2003 | 15 | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 28 | +86.7% |
| 2005 | 31 | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 40 | +29.0% |
| 2007 | 56 | +40.0% |
| 2008 | 79 | +41.1% |
| 2009 | 96 | +21.5% |
| 2010 | 93 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 110 | +18.3% |
| 2012 | 117 | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 154 | +31.6% |
| 2014 | 195 | +26.6% |
| 2015 | 197 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 231 | +17.3% |
| 2017 | 245 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 276 | +12.7% |
| 2019 | 280 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 272 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 299 | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 293 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 328 | +11.9% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 328 is above the median for high income countries, which is 243, 1.3× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 328 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,949, 11% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.5 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | 37.6 | 8 | 96 | 10 |
| 2010s | 189.8 | 93 | 280 | 10 |
| 2020s | 298 | 272 | 328 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More education data for Iceland
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,661 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,167 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,056 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,314 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0838 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Iceland?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Iceland was 328 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 328 in 2023.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 in 1999.
- How does Iceland rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- Iceland ranks 121st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.0%. 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 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release