Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe in Syria
Syria: Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe was 58,698 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
58,698
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
4th
of 210 countries
All-time high
58,698
in 2023
All-time low
2,533
in 2003
Years of data
26
1998–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in Syria, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Syria stood at 58,698. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 1,889.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Syria peaked at 58,698 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,533, in 2003.
That places Syria 4th 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3,001 | — |
| 1999 | 2,975 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 2,911 | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 2,875 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 3,008 | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 2,533 | -15.8% |
| 2004 | 2,688 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 3,065 | +14.0% |
| 2006 | 3,621 | +18.1% |
| 2007 | 3,233 | -10.7% |
| 2008 | 3,973 | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 3,656 | -8.0% |
| 2010 | 3,382 | -7.5% |
| 2011 | 2,967 | -12.3% |
| 2012 | 2,974 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 2,951 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 3,917 | +32.7% |
| 2015 | 7,679 | +96.0% |
| 2016 | 11,889 | +54.8% |
| 2017 | 17,311 | +45.6% |
| 2018 | 23,482 | +35.6% |
| 2019 | 30,075 | +28.1% |
| 2020 | 42,668 | +41.9% |
| 2021 | 53,270 | +24.8% |
| 2022 | 58,443 | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 58,698 | +0.4% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 58,698 is above the median for low income countries, which is 624, 94.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 58,698 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,711, 12.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,988 | 2,975 | 3,001 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,156 | 2,533 | 3,973 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,663 | 2,951 | 30,075 | 10 |
| 2020s | 53,270 | 42,668 | 58,698 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 1 Ukraine 70,918 compare
- 2 China 65,470 compare
- 3 Kazakhstan 59,698 compare
- 5 Turkmenistan 56,772 compare
- 6 Uzbekistan 52,471 compare
- 7 India 51,205 compare
More education data for Syria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,596 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,421 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 75,782 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 72,747 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.088 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Syria?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Syria was 58,698 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 58,698 in 2023.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,533 in 2003.
- How does Syria rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- Syria ranks 4th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,889.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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