Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both North Western Europe in China
China: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both North Western Europe was 580,053 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
580,053
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
2nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
668,075
in 2020
All-time low
77,798
in 1998
Years of data
26
1998–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in China, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in China stood at 580,053.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 37.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in China peaked at 668,075 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 77,798, in 1998.
That places China 2nd 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 … both North Western Europe in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 77,798 | — |
| 1999 | 79,950 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 87,031 | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 101,936 | +17.1% |
| 2002 | 122,256 | +19.9% |
| 2003 | 160,341 | +31.2% |
| 2004 | 193,080 | +20.4% |
| 2005 | 209,834 | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 205,724 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 223,172 | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 230,404 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 256,326 | +11.3% |
| 2010 | 296,060 | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 335,218 | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 383,697 | +14.5% |
| 2013 | 421,167 | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 472,944 | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 516,049 | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 540,918 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 570,014 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 601,350 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 625,320 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 668,075 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 612,368 | -8.3% |
| 2022 | 600,023 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 580,053 | -3.3% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 580,053 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,176, 138.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- China's 580,053 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,116, 519.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 78,874 | 77,798 | 79,950 | 2 |
| 2000s | 179,010 | 87,031 | 256,326 | 10 |
| 2010s | 476,274 | 296,060 | 625,320 | 10 |
| 2020s | 615,130 | 580,053 | 668,075 | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
More education data for China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.41 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0771 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in China?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in China was 580,053 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 668,075 in 2020.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 77,798 in 1998.
- How does China rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
- China ranks 2nd out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.7%. 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 North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release