Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Central adjusted in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Central adjusted was 0.3984 GPIA in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.3984 GPIA
Change on year
down 29.9%
World rank
100th
of 142 countries
All-time high
0.7589 GPIA
in 2021
All-time low
0 GPIA
in 2012
Years of data
12
2012–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in Saudi Arabia, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Saudi Arabia is 0.3984 GPIA, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 29.9% on the previous year and up 139.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Saudi Arabia peaked at 0.7589 GPIA in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 GPIA, in 2012.
Saudi Arabia ranks 100th of 142 countries on this measure, 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 … Central adjusted in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 GPIA | — |
| 2013 | 0 GPIA | — |
| 2014 | 0 GPIA | — |
| 2015 | 0 GPIA | — |
| 2016 | 0.102 GPIA | — |
| 2017 | 0.2532 GPIA | +148.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1667 GPIA | -34.2% |
| 2019 | 0.2222 GPIA | +33.3% |
| 2020 | 0.6667 GPIA | +200.0% |
| 2021 | 0.7589 GPIA | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 0.5682 GPIA | -25.1% |
| 2023 | 0.3984 GPIA | -29.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 0.3984 GPIA is below the median for high income countries, which is 1 GPIA, 40% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 0.3984 GPIA is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1 GPIA, 40% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.093 GPIA | 0 GPIA | 0.2532 GPIA | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.5981 GPIA | 0.3984 GPIA | 0.7589 GPIA | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
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More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Saudi Arabia?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Saudi Arabia was 0.3984 GPIA in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7589 GPIA in 2021.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 GPIA in 2012.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 100th out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central Asia, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release