Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in Canada
Canada: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North was 19,797 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in Canada, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Canada stood at 19,797.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Canada peaked at 38,529 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Canada ranks 16th of 235 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 26,699 | — |
| 1999 | 27,165 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 27,803 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 30,174 | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 32,851 | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 33,884 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 34,278 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 37,003 | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 37,540 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 37,953 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 37,719 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 38,529 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 38,086 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 38,074 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 19,600 | -48.5% |
| 2013 | 18,932 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 19,120 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 18,616 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 18,784 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 19,776 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 19,177 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 18,123 | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 16,970 | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 18,129 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 20,587 | +13.6% |
| 2023 | 19,797 | -3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,386 | 0 | 27,165 | 10 |
| 2000s | 34,773 | 27,803 | 38,529 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,829 | 18,123 | 38,086 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,871 | 16,970 | 20,587 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More education data for Canada
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 141,045 (2000)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.8% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 95.01 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 95.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Canada?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Canada was 19,797 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 38,529 in 2009.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Canada rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
- Canada ranks 16th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release