Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia

SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central was 238,098 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
238,098
Change on year
down 1.7%
Rank
47th
of 221 groups
All-time high
242,208
in 2022
All-time low
21,159
in 2004
Years of data
27
1997–2023

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia, 1997–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k1997201020231997: 27.3k1998: 27.3k1999: 23.1k2000: 29.8k2001: 30.6k2002: 25.3k2003: 23.4k2004: 21.2k2005: 22.6k2006: 24.9k2007: 27.5k2008: 38.1k2009: 41.1k2010: 47.7k2011: 53.5k2012: 51.8k2013: 58.0k2014: 80.1k2015: 97.6k2016: 111.9k2017: 122.0k2018: 136.8k2019: 155.3k2020: 189.3k2021: 220.2k2022: 242.2k2023: 238.1k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia stood at 238,098.

The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 310.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia peaked at 242,208 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21,159, in 2004.

That places SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia 47th out of 221 groups 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 tertiary students studying in Central in SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia, 1997 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1997 27,268
1998 27,268 +0.0%
1999 23,146 -15.1%
2000 29,772 +28.6%
2001 30,604 +2.8%
2002 25,321 -17.3%
2003 23,432 -7.5%
2004 21,159 -9.7%
2005 22,645 +7.0%
2006 24,857 +9.8%
2007 27,483 +10.6%
2008 38,121 +38.7%
2009 41,148 +7.9%
2010 47,705 +15.9%
2011 53,524 +12.2%
2012 51,814 -3.2%
2013 57,974 +11.9%
2014 80,100 +38.2%
2015 97,627 +21.9%
2016 111,898 +14.6%
2017 121,982 +9.0%
2018 136,811 +12.2%
2019 155,344 +13.5%
2020 189,302 +21.9%
2021 220,232 +16.3%
2022 242,208 +10.0%
2023 238,098 -1.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 25,894 23,146 27,268 3
2000s 28,454 21,159 41,148 10
2010s 91,478 47,705 155,344 10
2020s 222,460 189,302 242,208 4

Countries ranked near SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia

  1. 44 Sudan 3,936 compare
  2. 45 Tunisia 3,812 compare
  3. 46 United States of America 3,666 compare
  4. 47 North Macedonia 3,580 compare
  5. 48 Mongolia 3,414 compare
  6. 49 Georgia 3,192 compare
  7. 50 Chad 2,995 compare

See the full ranking of 431 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia?
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia was 238,098 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia?
The highest recorded value was 242,208 in 2022.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 21,159 in 2004.
How does SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 47th out of 221 groups with data for 2023.
Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 310.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia 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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Indicator
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 11,335 data points, 1997–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release