Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in SDG: Western Asia
SDG: Western Asia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central was 182,769 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in SDG: Western Asia, 1997–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in SDG: Western Asia is 182,769, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 252.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in SDG: Western Asia peaked at 185,270 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 18,449, in 2004.
SDG: Western Asia ranks 61st of 221 groups 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 tertiary students studying in Central in SDG: Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 24,591 | — |
| 1998 | 24,591 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 20,407 | -17.0% |
| 2000 | 27,144 | +33.0% |
| 2001 | 28,157 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 22,934 | -18.5% |
| 2003 | 21,042 | -8.2% |
| 2004 | 18,449 | -12.3% |
| 2005 | 19,806 | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 22,048 | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 24,502 | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 33,615 | +37.2% |
| 2009 | 36,462 | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 42,608 | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 48,289 | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 46,282 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 51,880 | +12.1% |
| 2014 | 71,852 | +38.5% |
| 2015 | 87,037 | +21.1% |
| 2016 | 97,975 | +12.6% |
| 2017 | 104,221 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 114,944 | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 127,874 | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 148,850 | +16.4% |
| 2021 | 170,337 | +14.4% |
| 2022 | 185,270 | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 182,769 | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23,196 | 20,407 | 24,591 | 3 |
| 2000s | 25,416 | 18,449 | 36,462 | 10 |
| 2010s | 79,296 | 42,608 | 127,874 | 10 |
| 2020s | 171,806 | 148,850 | 185,270 | 4 |
Countries ranked near SDG: Western Asia
More education data for SDG: Western Asia
- Share of all students in secondary education enrolled in general 88.9% (2024)
- Share of all students in secondary education enrolled in general 87.2% (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female 13.49 million (2024)
- Share of all students in secondary education enrolled in vocational 11.1% (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male 15.03 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes 4.54 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes 1.72 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male 15.07 million (2024)
- School age population, upper secondary education, both sexes 16.39 million (2024)
- School age population, upper secondary education, male 8.39 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in SDG: Western Asia?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in SDG: Western Asia was 182,769 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in SDG: Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 185,270 in 2022.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in SDG: Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,449 in 2004.
- How does SDG: Western Asia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- SDG: Western Asia ranks 61st out of 221 groups with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in SDG: Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 252.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this SDG: 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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February 2026 Data Release