Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in UIS: Central Asia

UIS: Central Asia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central was 259,938 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
259,938
Change on year
down 3.9%
Rank
42nd
of 221 groups
All-time high
270,613
in 2022
All-time low
33,433
in 2000
Years of data
27
1997–2023

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in UIS: Central Asia, 1997–2023

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k1997201020231997: 33.6k1998: 33.6k1999: 33.9k2000: 33.4k2001: 35.7k2002: 38.0k2003: 35.7k2004: 35.9k2005: 38.7k2006: 39.1k2007: 43.0k2008: 70.5k2009: 67.8k2010: 83.1k2011: 99.1k2012: 102.0k2013: 127.4k2014: 169.2k2015: 196.8k2016: 218.6k2017: 210.2k2018: 231.7k2019: 248.9k2020: 259.7k2021: 266.0k2022: 270.6k2023: 259.9k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

UIS: Central Asia recorded 259,938 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in 2023.

The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 104.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in UIS: Central Asia peaked at 270,613 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 33,433, in 2000.

That places UIS: Central Asia 42nd 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 UIS: Central Asia, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in UIS: Central Asia, 1997 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1997 33,640
1998 33,640 +0.0%
1999 33,901 +0.8%
2000 33,433 -1.4%
2001 35,735 +6.9%
2002 38,049 +6.5%
2003 35,670 -6.3%
2004 35,873 +0.6%
2005 38,681 +7.8%
2006 39,135 +1.2%
2007 42,988 +9.8%
2008 70,460 +63.9%
2009 67,833 -3.7%
2010 83,084 +22.5%
2011 99,097 +19.3%
2012 102,039 +3.0%
2013 127,395 +24.8%
2014 169,216 +32.8%
2015 196,772 +16.3%
2016 218,600 +11.1%
2017 210,157 -3.9%
2018 231,682 +10.2%
2019 248,927 +7.4%
2020 259,723 +4.3%
2021 265,963 +2.4%
2022 270,613 +1.7%
2023 259,938 -3.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 33,727 33,640 33,901 3
2000s 43,786 33,433 70,460 10
2010s 168,697 83,084 248,927 10
2020s 264,059 259,723 270,613 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in UIS: Central Asia?
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in UIS: Central Asia was 259,938 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in UIS: Central Asia?
The highest recorded value was 270,613 in 2022.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in UIS: Central Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 33,433 in 2000.
How does UIS: Central Asia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
UIS: Central Asia ranks 42nd out of 221 groups with data for 2023.
Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in UIS: Central Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 104.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this UIS: Central 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