Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Latin in United States

United States: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Latin was 42,458 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
42,458
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
1st
of 210 countries
All-time high
42,458
in 2023
All-time low
8,362
in 1998
Years of data
26
1998–2023

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Latin in United States, 1998–2023

10.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k1998201020231998: 8.4k1999: 8.4k2000: 8.8k2001: 8.9k2002: 9.8k2003: 10.6k2004: 11.2k2005: 11.9k2006: 12.6k2007: 13.3k2008: 14.5k2009: 15.4k2010: 16.7k2011: 18.0k2012: 19.2k2013: 20.5k2014: 21.8k2015: 23.0k2016: 23.4k2017: 23.1k2018: 17.3k2019: 29.9k2020: 36.1k2021: 34.7k2022: 40.4k2023: 42.5k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin in United States is 42,458, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.

That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and up 107.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin in United States peaked at 42,458 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8,362, in 1998.

United States ranks 1st of 210 countries on this measure, 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 Latin in United States, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Latin America and the Caribbean, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in United States, 1998 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1998 8,362
1999 8,362 +0.0%
2000 8,830 +5.6%
2001 8,901 +0.8%
2002 9,801 +10.1%
2003 10,572 +7.9%
2004 11,204 +6.0%
2005 11,867 +5.9%
2006 12,624 +6.4%
2007 13,328 +5.6%
2008 14,480 +8.6%
2009 15,408 +6.4%
2010 16,727 +8.6%
2011 18,024 +7.8%
2012 19,171 +6.4%
2013 20,489 +6.9%
2014 21,791 +6.4%
2015 22,960 +5.4%
2016 23,367 +1.8%
2017 23,104 -1.1%
2018 17,306 -25.1%
2019 29,877 +72.6%
2020 36,103 +20.8%
2021 34,706 -3.9%
2022 40,398 +16.4%
2023 42,458 +5.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8,362 8,362 8,362 2
2000s 11,702 8,830 15,408 10
2010s 21,282 16,727 29,877 10
2020s 38,416 34,706 42,458 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin in United States?
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin in United States was 42,458 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 42,458 in 2023.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 8,362 in 1998.
How does United States rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin?
United States ranks 1st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is up 107.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Latin America and the Caribbean, 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 Latin America and the Caribbean, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 10,540 data points, 1997–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release