Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe was 56,772 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
56,772
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
5th
of 210 countries
All-time high
68,670
in 2020
All-time low
2,921
in 2002
Years of data
26
1998–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in Turkmenistan, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Turkmenistan stood at 56,772.
That represents a change of up 7.0% on the previous year and up 57.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Turkmenistan peaked at 68,670 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2,921, in 2002.
That places Turkmenistan 5th 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 Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4,078 | — |
| 1999 | 3,930 | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 3,791 | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 2,948 | -22.2% |
| 2002 | 2,921 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 3,652 | +25.0% |
| 2004 | 3,358 | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 3,210 | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 3,367 | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 3,549 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 5,077 | +43.1% |
| 2009 | 7,319 | +44.2% |
| 2010 | 12,531 | +71.2% |
| 2011 | 17,943 | +43.2% |
| 2012 | 26,300 | +46.6% |
| 2013 | 35,972 | +36.8% |
| 2014 | 45,011 | +25.1% |
| 2015 | 47,746 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 44,941 | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 42,395 | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 45,538 | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 57,744 | +26.8% |
| 2020 | 68,670 | +18.9% |
| 2021 | 63,029 | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 53,053 | -15.8% |
| 2023 | 56,772 | +7.0% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 56,772 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 887.5, 64.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 56,772 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,949, 19.3× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,004 | 3,930 | 4,078 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,919 | 2,921 | 7,319 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37,612 | 12,531 | 57,744 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60,381 | 53,053 | 68,670 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
- 2 China 65,470 compare
- 3 Kazakhstan 59,698 compare
- 4 Syria 58,698 compare
- 6 Uzbekistan 52,471 compare
- 7 India 51,205 compare
- 8 Azerbaijan 41,579 compare
More education data for Turkmenistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,747 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 82 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.00 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 631,199 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.3347 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0842 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 631,199 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Turkmenistan?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Turkmenistan was 56,772 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 68,670 in 2020.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,921 in 2002.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- Turkmenistan ranks 5th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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