Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Central Asia in Japan
Japan: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Central Asia was 12 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in Japan, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Japan stood at 12.
That represents a change of down 14.3% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Japan peaked at 32 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places Japan 53rd out of 235 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Central Asia in Japan, 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 | 24 | — |
| 1999 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 17 | -29.2% |
| 2001 | 20 | +17.6% |
| 2002 | 14 | -30.0% |
| 2003 | 7 | -50.0% |
| 2004 | 25 | +257.1% |
| 2005 | 17 | -32.0% |
| 2006 | 20 | +17.6% |
| 2007 | 18 | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 26 | +44.4% |
| 2009 | 24 | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 27 | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 32 | +18.5% |
| 2012 | 8 | -75.0% |
| 2013 | 9 | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 18 | +100.0% |
| 2015 | 7 | -61.1% |
| 2016 | 8 | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 13 | +62.5% |
| 2018 | 13 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 19 | +46.2% |
| 2020 | 17 | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 14 | -12.5% |
| 2023 | 12 | -14.3% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 12 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2, 6.0× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Japan's 12 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1, 12.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Central Asia in Japan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +257.1% | 7 | 25 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.8 | 0 | 24 | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.8 | 7 | 26 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.4 | 7 | 32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.75 | 12 | 17 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More education data for Japan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 627,777 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1999)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.50 million (1999)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.46 million (1999)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.25 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0502 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Japan?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in Japan was 12 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 32 in 2011.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Japan rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- Japan ranks 53rd out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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February 2026 Data Release