Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in UIS: North America and Western Europe

UIS: North America and Western Europe: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central was 72,955 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
72,955
Change on year
down 2.0%
Rank
111th
of 221 groups
All-time high
87,497
in 2019
All-time low
13,290
in 2004
Years of data
27
1997–2023

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in UIS: North America and Western Europe, 1997–2023

20.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k1997201020231997: 23.0k1998: 23.0k1999: 19.2k2000: 24.9k2001: 25.2k2002: 16.3k2003: 13.6k2004: 13.3k2005: 14.8k2006: 15.6k2007: 17.6k2008: 21.9k2009: 23.6k2010: 27.4k2011: 32.1k2012: 37.4k2013: 42.8k2014: 46.4k2015: 50.6k2016: 56.2k2017: 64.8k2018: 68.7k2019: 87.5k2020: 75.6k2021: 77.3k2022: 74.4k2023: 73.0k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in UIS: North America and Western Europe stood at 72,955.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 70.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in UIS: North America and Western Europe peaked at 87,497 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 13,290, in 2004.

That places UIS: North America and Western Europe 111th out of 221 groups with data for 2023, putting it 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 UIS: North America and Western Europe, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in UIS: North America and Western Europe, 1997 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1997 22,957
1998 22,957 +0.0%
1999 19,211 -16.3%
2000 24,950 +29.9%
2001 25,205 +1.0%
2002 16,266 -35.5%
2003 13,576 -16.5%
2004 13,290 -2.1%
2005 14,781 +11.2%
2006 15,649 +5.9%
2007 17,579 +12.3%
2008 21,938 +24.8%
2009 23,611 +7.6%
2010 27,426 +16.2%
2011 32,128 +17.1%
2012 37,404 +16.4%
2013 42,844 +14.5%
2014 46,364 +8.2%
2015 50,645 +9.2%
2016 56,230 +11.0%
2017 64,828 +15.3%
2018 68,718 +6.0%
2019 87,497 +27.3%
2020 75,644 -13.5%
2021 77,314 +2.2%
2022 74,429 -3.7%
2023 72,955 -2.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 21,708 19,211 22,957 3
2000s 18,684 13,290 25,205 10
2010s 51,408 27,426 87,497 10
2020s 75,086 72,955 77,314 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in UIS: North America and Western Europe?
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in UIS: North America and Western Europe was 72,955 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in UIS: North America and Western Europe?
The highest recorded value was 87,497 in 2019.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in UIS: North America and Western Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 13,290 in 2004.
How does UIS: North America and Western Europe rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
UIS: North America and Western Europe ranks 111th out of 221 groups with data for 2023.
Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in UIS: North America and Western Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 70.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this UIS: North America and Western Europe 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