Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe in India
India: Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe was 51,205 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in India, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
India recorded 51,205 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and up 656.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in India peaked at 51,205 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,433, in 1998.
That places India 7th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,433 | — |
| 1999 | 1,451 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 1,473 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 1,581 | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 1,589 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 1,547 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 1,833 | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 2,288 | +24.8% |
| 2006 | 2,396 | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 2,782 | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 7,344 | +164.0% |
| 2009 | 7,675 | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 7,362 | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 6,673 | -9.4% |
| 2012 | 6,514 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 6,771 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 7,643 | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 9,906 | +29.6% |
| 2016 | 12,972 | +31.0% |
| 2017 | 17,479 | +34.7% |
| 2018 | 23,841 | +36.4% |
| 2019 | 31,246 | +31.1% |
| 2020 | 41,231 | +32.0% |
| 2021 | 44,046 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 45,801 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 51,205 | +11.8% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 51,205 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 883, 58.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 51,205 is above the median for South Asia, which is 1,598, 32.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe in India changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +164.0% | 2,782 | 7,344 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,442 | 1,433 | 1,451 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,051 | 1,473 | 7,675 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,041 | 6,514 | 31,246 | 10 |
| 2020s | 45,571 | 41,231 | 51,205 | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
- 4 Syria 58,698 compare
- 5 Turkmenistan 56,772 compare
- 6 Uzbekistan 52,471 compare
- 8 Azerbaijan 41,579 compare
- 9 Tajikistan 29,012 compare
- 10 Iran 27,872 compare
More education data for India
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.31 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0862 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in India?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in India was 51,205 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 51,205 in 2023.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,433 in 1998.
- How does India rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- India ranks 7th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 656.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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