Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in SDG: Central and Southern Asia

SDG: Central and Southern Asia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central was 119,508 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
119,508
Change on year
down 6.3%
Rank
14th
of 221 groups
All-time high
127,547
in 2022
All-time low
12,399
in 2001
Years of data
27
1997–2023

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in SDG: Central and Southern Asia, 1997–2023

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k1997201020231997: 16.4k1998: 16.4k1999: 16.4k2000: 14.1k2001: 12.4k2002: 17.5k2003: 17.6k2004: 22.6k2005: 28.8k2006: 33.7k2007: 36.1k2008: 34.4k2009: 27.8k2010: 23.8k2011: 21.3k2012: 18.7k2013: 19.0k2014: 22.3k2015: 22.6k2016: 26.8k2017: 30.3k2018: 33.4k2019: 48.2k2020: 85.8k2021: 108.8k2022: 127.5k2023: 119.5k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in SDG: Central and Southern Asia is 119,508, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 6.3% on the previous year and up 527.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in SDG: Central and Southern Asia peaked at 127,547 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 12,399, in 2001.

That places SDG: Central and Southern Asia 14th out of 221 groups 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 SDG: Central and Southern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in SDG: Central and Southern Asia, 1997 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1997 16,422
1998 16,422 +0.0%
1999 16,422 +0.0%
2000 14,098 -14.2%
2001 12,399 -12.1%
2002 17,513 +41.2%
2003 17,594 +0.5%
2004 22,628 +28.6%
2005 28,760 +27.1%
2006 33,671 +17.1%
2007 36,130 +7.3%
2008 34,429 -4.7%
2009 27,825 -19.2%
2010 23,809 -14.4%
2011 21,255 -10.7%
2012 18,725 -11.9%
2013 19,035 +1.7%
2014 22,253 +16.9%
2015 22,621 +1.7%
2016 26,760 +18.3%
2017 30,306 +13.3%
2018 33,390 +10.2%
2019 48,229 +44.4%
2020 85,828 +78.0%
2021 108,829 +26.8%
2022 127,547 +17.2%
2023 119,508 -6.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 16,422 16,422 16,422 3
2000s 24,505 12,399 36,130 10
2010s 26,638 18,725 48,229 10
2020s 110,428 85,828 127,547 4

Countries ranked near SDG: Central and Southern Asia

  1. 11 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2,246 compare
  2. 12 Tajikistan 1,824 compare
  3. 13 Israel 1,408 compare
  4. 14 Afghanistan 1,384 compare
  5. 15 Georgia 1,318 compare
  6. 16 Nigeria 1,179 compare
  7. 17 Egypt 1,155 compare

See the full ranking of 431 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in SDG: Central and Southern Asia?
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in SDG: Central and Southern Asia was 119,508 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in SDG: Central and Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 127,547 in 2022.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in SDG: Central and Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 12,399 in 2001.
How does SDG: Central and Southern Asia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
SDG: Central and Southern Asia ranks 14th out of 221 groups with data for 2023.
Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in SDG: Central and Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 527.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this SDG: Central and Southern Asia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central Asia, 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 Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 11,339 data points, 1997–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release