Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Latin in Colombia

Colombia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Latin was 23,288 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
23,288
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
4th
of 210 countries
All-time high
24,435
in 2022
All-time low
3,455
in 2000
Years of data
24
2000–2023

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Latin in Colombia, 2000–2023

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k2000201120232000: 3.5k2001: 4.1k2002: 4.8k2003: 5.2k2004: 7.0k2005: 7.2k2006: 7.6k2007: 8.1k2008: 8.6k2009: 8.6k2010: 9.4k2011: 10.2k2012: 10.3k2013: 11.8k2014: 12.7k2015: 13.5k2016: 14.0k2017: 17.9k2018: 20.1k2019: 21.4k2020: 21.7k2021: 23.2k2022: 24.4k2023: 23.3k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin in Colombia is 23,288, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.7% on the previous year and up 96.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin in Colombia peaked at 24,435 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,455, in 2000.

That places Colombia 4th out of 210 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 Latin in Colombia, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Latin America, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in Colombia, 2000 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2000 3,455
2001 4,122 +19.3%
2002 4,762 +15.5%
2003 5,196 +9.1%
2004 6,982 +34.4%
2005 7,232 +3.6%
2006 7,634 +5.6%
2007 8,142 +6.7%
2008 8,559 +5.1%
2009 8,567 +0.1%
2010 9,447 +10.3%
2011 10,160 +7.5%
2012 10,308 +1.5%
2013 11,847 +14.9%
2014 12,713 +7.3%
2015 13,526 +6.4%
2016 13,974 +3.3%
2017 17,863 +27.8%
2018 20,138 +12.7%
2019 21,363 +6.1%
2020 21,748 +1.8%
2021 23,240 +6.9%
2022 24,435 +5.1%
2023 23,288 -4.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6,465 3,455 8,567 10
2010s 14,134 9,447 21,363 10
2020s 23,178 21,748 24,435 4

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 1 United States 35,176 compare
  2. 2 Brazil 26,331 compare
  3. 3 Peru 23,433 compare
  4. 5 Venezuela 21,084 compare
  5. 6 Ecuador 19,534 compare
  6. 7 Bolivia 16,738 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin in Colombia?
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin in Colombia was 23,288 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 24,435 in 2022.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 3,455 in 2000.
How does Colombia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin?
Colombia ranks 4th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in latin rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 96.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Latin America, 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, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 10,541 data points, 1997–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release