Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both North Western Europe in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both North Western Europe was 29,663 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
29,663
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
25th
of 210 countries
All-time high
74,931
in 2016
All-time low
6,525
in 1998
Years of data
26
1998–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in Saudi Arabia, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Saudi Arabia stood at 29,663.
That represents a change of down 5.5% on the previous year and down 49.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Saudi Arabia peaked at 74,931 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 6,525, in 1998.
That places Saudi Arabia 25th 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 … both North Western Europe in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6,525 | — |
| 1999 | 6,849 | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 7,076 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 7,533 | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 7,901 | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 7,152 | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 6,885 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 6,934 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 7,400 | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 11,515 | +55.6% |
| 2008 | 15,285 | +32.7% |
| 2009 | 20,057 | +31.2% |
| 2010 | 31,343 | +56.3% |
| 2011 | 41,554 | +32.6% |
| 2012 | 50,638 | +21.9% |
| 2013 | 59,144 | +16.8% |
| 2014 | 68,103 | +15.1% |
| 2015 | 70,140 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 74,931 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 70,641 | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 63,309 | -10.4% |
| 2019 | 51,316 | -18.9% |
| 2020 | 43,600 | -15.0% |
| 2021 | 35,907 | -17.6% |
| 2022 | 31,403 | -12.5% |
| 2023 | 29,663 | -5.5% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 29,663 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,582, 5.3× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 29,663 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8,862, 3.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,687 | 6,525 | 6,849 | 2 |
| 2000s | 9,774 | 6,885 | 20,057 | 10 |
| 2010s | 58,112 | 31,343 | 74,931 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,143 | 29,663 | 43,600 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Saudi Arabia?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Saudi Arabia was 29,663 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 74,931 in 2016.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,525 in 1998.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 25th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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