Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in India

India: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North was 243,408 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
243,408
Change on year
up 46.1%
World rank
2nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
243,408
in 2023
All-time low
37,168
in 2013
Years of data
12
2012–2023

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in India, 2012–2023

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k2012201720232012: 38.5k2013: 37.2k2014: 38.0k2015: 44.5k2016: 56.8k2017: 66.0k2018: 69.8k2019: 92.9k2020: 117.6k2021: 124.4k2022: 166.6k2023: 243.4k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in India is 243,408, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

That represents a change of up 46.1% on the previous year and up 554.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in India peaked at 243,408 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 37,168, in 2013.

India ranks 2nd of 210 countries on this measure, 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, female (UIS estimate) (number) in India, 2012 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2012 38,467
2013 37,168 -3.4%
2014 37,951 +2.1%
2015 44,524 +17.3%
2016 56,765 +27.5%
2017 66,003 +16.3%
2018 69,844 +5.8%
2019 92,877 +33.0%
2020 117,560 +26.6%
2021 124,401 +5.8%
2022 166,607 +33.9%
2023 243,408 +46.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 55,450 37,168 92,877 8
2020s 162,994 117,560 243,408 4

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  2. 3 Germany 59,596 compare
  3. 4 France 57,658 compare
  4. 5 Nigeria 52,238 compare

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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 243,408 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 243,408 in 2023.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 37,168 in 2013.
How does India rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
India ranks 2nd 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 554.9%. 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, female (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, female (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 5,393 data points, 2011–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release