Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in Kuwait
Kuwait: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North was 13,888 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in Kuwait, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Kuwait stood at 13,888.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and up 82.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Kuwait peaked at 16,451 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3,061, in 2003.
That places Kuwait 53rd out of 210 countries with data for 2023, 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 North in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3,750 | — |
| 1999 | 3,784 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 4,084 | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 4,023 | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 3,976 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 3,061 | -23.0% |
| 2004 | 3,163 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 3,229 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 3,331 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 3,559 | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 3,603 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 4,090 | +13.5% |
| 2010 | 4,844 | +18.4% |
| 2011 | 5,561 | +14.8% |
| 2012 | 9,458 | +70.1% |
| 2013 | 7,611 | -19.5% |
| 2014 | 9,862 | +29.6% |
| 2015 | 11,932 | +21.0% |
| 2016 | 13,470 | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 14,620 | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 16,197 | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 16,296 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 16,451 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 15,707 | -4.5% |
| 2022 | 14,563 | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 13,888 | -4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,767 | 3,750 | 3,784 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,612 | 3,061 | 4,090 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,985 | 4,844 | 16,296 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,152 | 13,888 | 16,451 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 32,782 (2021)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 78.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 18.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 82.36 (2021)
- School enrollment, primary 82.4% (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Kuwait?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Kuwait was 13,888 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 16,451 in 2020.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,061 in 2003.
- How does Kuwait rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
- Kuwait ranks 53rd out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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February 2026 Data Release