Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in China
China: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central was 2,295 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in China, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
China recorded 2,295 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 77.1% on the previous year and up 125.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in China peaked at 3,265 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places China 8th 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 China, 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 | 274 | — |
| 1999 | 274 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 292 | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 337 | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 540 | +60.2% |
| 2003 | 806 | +49.3% |
| 2004 | 1,054 | +30.8% |
| 2005 | 1,647 | +56.3% |
| 2006 | 2,315 | +40.6% |
| 2007 | 2,775 | +19.9% |
| 2008 | 2,750 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 3,158 | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 3,265 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 2,399 | -26.5% |
| 2012 | 1,255 | -47.7% |
| 2013 | 1,016 | -19.0% |
| 2014 | 1,001 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 932 | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 1,294 | +38.8% |
| 2017 | 1,524 | +17.8% |
| 2018 | 1,539 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 1,726 | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 1,401 | -18.8% |
| 2021 | 1,250 | -10.8% |
| 2022 | 1,296 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 2,295 | +77.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 54.8 | 0 | 274 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,567 | 292 | 3,158 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,595 | 932 | 3,265 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,560 | 1,250 | 2,295 | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
- 5 Türkiye 2,870 compare
- 6 Kazakhstan 2,754 compare
- 7 Turkmenistan 2,369 compare
- 9 Azerbaijan 2,210 compare
- 10 Jordan 2,130 compare
- 11 Tajikistan 1,211 compare
More education data for China
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 6.74 million (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.7% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.4% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 99.64 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 99.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in China?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in China was 2,295 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 3,265 in 2010.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does China rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- China ranks 8th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central Asia, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release