Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in Portugal

Portugal: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North was 7,901 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
7,901
Change on year
down 8.7%
World rank
46th
of 210 countries
All-time high
9,264
in 2021
All-time low
4,853
in 2013
Years of data
12
2012–2023

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

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k2012201720232012: 5.6k2013: 4.9k2014: 4.9k2015: 5.2k2016: 5.7k2017: 6.4k2018: 7.0k2019: 7.8k2020: 8.7k2021: 9.3k2022: 8.7k2023: 7.9k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Portugal stood at 7,901.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.7% on the previous year and up 62.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Portugal peaked at 9,264 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4,853, in 2013.

That places Portugal 46th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North America and Western Europe, female (UIS estimate) (number) in Portugal, 2012 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2012 5,621
2013 4,853 -13.7%
2014 4,855 +0.0%
2015 5,245 +8.0%
2016 5,722 +9.1%
2017 6,414 +12.1%
2018 6,990 +9.0%
2019 7,843 +12.2%
2020 8,655 +10.4%
2021 9,264 +7.0%
2022 8,652 -6.6%
2023 7,901 -8.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5,943 4,853 7,843 8
2020s 8,618 7,901 9,264 4

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  1. 43 Belgium 8,741 compare
  2. 44 Ireland 8,579 compare
  3. 45 Thailand 8,164 compare
  4. 47 Egypt 7,887 compare
  5. 48 Albania 7,879 compare
  6. 49 Sri Lanka 7,403 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Portugal?
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Portugal was 7,901 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 9,264 in 2021.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 4,853 in 2013.
How does Portugal rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
Portugal ranks 46th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 62.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Portugal 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