Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both North Western Europe in Macao
Macao: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both North Western Europe was 1,324 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,324
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
144th
of 210 countries
All-time high
2,455
in 2017
All-time low
405
in 2000
Years of data
26
1998–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in Macao, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Macao recorded 1,324 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in 2023.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and up 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Macao peaked at 2,455 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 405, in 2000.
That places Macao 144th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Macao, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 429 | — |
| 1999 | 444 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 405 | -8.8% |
| 2001 | 443 | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 494 | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 512 | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 539 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 632 | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 667 | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 709 | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 693 | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 784 | +13.1% |
| 2010 | 885 | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 946 | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 942 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1,248 | +32.5% |
| 2014 | 1,191 | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 1,394 | +17.0% |
| 2016 | 1,487 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 2,455 | +65.1% |
| 2018 | 1,626 | -33.8% |
| 2019 | 1,703 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 1,731 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 1,521 | -12.1% |
| 2022 | 1,417 | -6.8% |
| 2023 | 1,324 | -6.6% |
Macao compared with similar countries
- Macao's 1,324 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,582, 24% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Macao's 1,324 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,116, 1.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 436.5 | 429 | 444 | 2 |
| 2000s | 587.8 | 405 | 784 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,388 | 885 | 2,455 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,498 | 1,324 | 1,731 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Macao
- 141 Uruguay 1,572 compare
- 142 Zambia 1,487 compare
- 143 Nicaragua 1,376 compare
- 145 Mauritania 1,196 compare
- 146 Liechtenstein 1,170 compare
- 147 Sao Tome and Principe 1,136 compare
More education data for Macao
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,938 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 239 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,379 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7,809 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 31,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 38,349 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0558 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Macao?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Macao was 1,324 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 2,455 in 2017.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was 405 in 2000.
- How does Macao rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
- Macao ranks 144th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macao 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