Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in India

India: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North was 607,214 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
607,214
Change on year
up 37.0%
World rank
1st
of 210 countries
All-time high
607,214
in 2023
All-time low
44,990
in 1998
Years of data
26
1998–2023

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in India, 1998–2023

0200.0k400.0k600.0k1998201020231998: 45.0k1999: 45.9k2000: 50.9k2001: 65.5k2002: 81.8k2003: 94.6k2004: 105.4k2005: 112.0k2006: 109.4k2007: 123.7k2008: 135.0k2009: 152.8k2010: 158.0k2011: 159.1k2012: 148.9k2013: 142.1k2014: 150.0k2015: 168.1k2016: 198.5k2017: 223.6k2018: 228.1k2019: 277.9k2020: 332.2k2021: 340.8k2022: 443.2k2023: 607.2k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in India is 607,214, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.

The figure is up 37.0% on the previous year and up 327.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in India peaked at 607,214 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 44,990, in 1998.

That places India 1st 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 North in India, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in India, 1998 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1998 44,990
1999 45,915 +2.1%
2000 50,855 +10.8%
2001 65,506 +28.8%
2002 81,828 +24.9%
2003 94,630 +15.6%
2004 105,356 +11.3%
2005 111,977 +6.3%
2006 109,412 -2.3%
2007 123,712 +13.1%
2008 134,967 +9.1%
2009 152,838 +13.2%
2010 157,960 +3.4%
2011 159,088 +0.7%
2012 148,915 -6.4%
2013 142,106 -4.6%
2014 150,036 +5.6%
2015 168,142 +12.1%
2016 198,475 +18.0%
2017 223,588 +12.7%
2018 228,128 +2.0%
2019 277,932 +21.8%
2020 332,194 +19.5%
2021 340,849 +2.6%
2022 443,229 +30.0%
2023 607,214 +37.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 45,452 44,990 45,915 2
2000s 103,108 50,855 152,838 10
2010s 185,437 142,106 277,932 10
2020s 430,872 332,194 607,214 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in India?
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in India was 607,214 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 607,214 in 2023.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 44,990 in 1998.
How does India rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
India ranks 1st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 327.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India 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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Indicator
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 11,340 data points, 1997–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release