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

SDG: Central and Southern Asia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East was 75,898 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
75,898
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
45th
of 221 groups
All-time high
80,000
in 2016
All-time low
2,866
in 1996
Years of data
24
1996–2019

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East in SDG: Central and Southern Asia, 1996–2019

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k1996200720191996: 2.9k1997: 2.9k1998: 2.9k1999: 3.0k2000: 4.9k2001: 4.5k2002: 7.3k2003: 10.3k2004: 10.0k2005: 10.8k2006: 11.5k2007: 13.9k2008: 17.3k2009: 22.6k2010: 26.0k2011: 29.6k2012: 31.5k2013: 47.1k2014: 63.2k2015: 69.5k2016: 80.0k2017: 79.6k2018: 75.9k2019: 75.9k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east in SDG: Central and Southern Asia is 75,898, measured in 2019.

That represents a change of up 235.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east in SDG: Central and Southern Asia peaked at 80,000 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2,866, in 1996.

That places SDG: Central and Southern Asia 45th out of 221 groups with data for 2019, 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 studying in East in SDG: Central and Southern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in SDG: Central and Southern Asia, 1996 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1996 2,866
1997 2,866 +0.0%
1998 2,866 +0.0%
1999 2,952 +3.0%
2000 4,930 +67.0%
2001 4,519 -8.3%
2002 7,261 +60.7%
2003 10,295 +41.8%
2004 10,029 -2.6%
2005 10,754 +7.2%
2006 11,514 +7.1%
2007 13,948 +21.1%
2008 17,264 +23.8%
2009 22,634 +31.1%
2010 26,045 +15.1%
2011 29,634 +13.8%
2012 31,459 +6.2%
2013 47,118 +49.8%
2014 63,212 +34.2%
2015 69,524 +10.0%
2016 80,000 +15.1%
2017 79,563 -0.5%
2018 75,898 -4.6%
2019 75,898 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,888 2,866 2,952 4
2000s 11,315 4,519 22,634 10
2010s 57,835 26,045 80,000 10

Countries ranked near SDG: Central and Southern Asia

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  3. 44 Australia 745 compare
  4. 45 Ghana 713 compare
  5. 46 Türkiye 610 compare
  6. 47 Tanzania, United Republic of 595 compare
  7. 48 Brazil 589 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east in SDG: Central and Southern Asia?
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east in SDG: Central and Southern Asia was 75,898 in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east recorded in SDG: Central and Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 80,000 in 2016.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east recorded in SDG: Central and Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 2,866 in 1996.
How does SDG: Central and Southern Asia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east?
SDG: Central and Southern Asia ranks 45th out of 221 groups with data for 2019.
Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east rising or falling in SDG: Central and Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 235.3%. 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 East 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 East Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
426 places, 9,786 data points, 1996–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release