Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central was 8,610 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in Afghanistan, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Afghanistan is 8,610, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 467.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Afghanistan peaked at 8,704 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places Afghanistan 19th out of 235 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 tertiary students studying in Central in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 593 | — |
| 1999 | 546 | -7.9% |
| 2000 | 449 | -17.8% |
| 2001 | 367 | -18.3% |
| 2002 | 346 | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 232 | -32.9% |
| 2004 | 222 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 274 | +23.4% |
| 2006 | 405 | +47.8% |
| 2007 | 457 | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 792 | +73.3% |
| 2009 | 969 | +22.3% |
| 2010 | 1,188 | +22.6% |
| 2011 | 1,349 | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 1,408 | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 1,516 | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 2,327 | +53.5% |
| 2015 | 3,496 | +50.2% |
| 2016 | 4,078 | +16.6% |
| 2017 | 4,872 | +19.5% |
| 2018 | 5,413 | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 6,127 | +13.2% |
| 2020 | 7,860 | +28.3% |
| 2021 | 8,560 | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 8,704 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 8,610 | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 113.9 | 0 | 593 | 10 |
| 2000s | 451.3 | 222 | 969 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,177 | 1,188 | 6,127 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,434 | 7,860 | 8,704 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More education data for Afghanistan
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 163,167 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 1 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 6 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 55.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 42.6% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 112.23 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 112.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Afghanistan?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Afghanistan was 8,610 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 8,704 in 2022.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Afghanistan rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- Afghanistan ranks 19th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 467.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan 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, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release