Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe in Nigeria
Nigeria: Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe was 12,628 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in Nigeria, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Nigeria is 12,628, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and up 357.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Nigeria peaked at 13,273 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 130, in 2001.
That places Nigeria 20th 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 Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 207 | — |
| 1999 | 211 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 182 | -13.7% |
| 2001 | 130 | -28.6% |
| 2002 | 176 | +35.4% |
| 2003 | 230 | +30.7% |
| 2004 | 256 | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 494 | +93.0% |
| 2006 | 425 | -14.0% |
| 2007 | 696 | +63.8% |
| 2008 | 1,603 | +130.3% |
| 2009 | 1,614 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 1,813 | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 1,574 | -13.2% |
| 2012 | 2,146 | +36.3% |
| 2013 | 2,761 | +28.7% |
| 2014 | 7,183 | +160.2% |
| 2015 | 8,188 | +14.0% |
| 2016 | 8,685 | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 8,448 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 7,954 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 8,183 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 10,138 | +23.9% |
| 2021 | 12,167 | +20.0% |
| 2022 | 13,273 | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 12,628 | -4.9% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 12,628 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 883, 14.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 12,628 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 646.5, 19.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 209 | 207 | 211 | 2 |
| 2000s | 580.6 | 130 | 1,614 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,694 | 1,574 | 8,685 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,052 | 10,138 | 13,273 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More education data for Nigeria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 912,245 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.08 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.24 million (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.20 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 33.42 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.18 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1466 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 Nigeria?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Nigeria was 12,628 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 13,273 in 2022.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 130 in 2001.
- How does Nigeria rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- Nigeria ranks 20th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 357.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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