Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … male North Western Europe in South Korea
South Korea: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … male North Western Europe was 25,206 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
25,206
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
11th
of 235 countries
All-time high
89,790
in 2009
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in South Korea, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 25,206 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in South Korea peaked at 89,790 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
South Korea ranks 11th 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 … male North Western Europe in South Korea, 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 | 42,367 | — |
| 1999 | 44,882 | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 47,202 | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 53,176 | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 58,965 | +10.9% |
| 2003 | 62,313 | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 64,800 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 68,657 | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 73,835 | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 79,625 | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 83,232 | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 89,790 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 88,185 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 86,814 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 46,296 | -46.7% |
| 2013 | 42,111 | -9.0% |
| 2014 | 40,736 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 40,812 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 36,605 | -10.3% |
| 2017 | 33,093 | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 32,594 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 30,855 | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 26,775 | -13.2% |
| 2021 | 24,183 | -9.7% |
| 2022 | 25,988 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 25,206 | -3.0% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 25,206 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,895, 13.3× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 25,206 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 233, 108.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,725 | 0 | 44,882 | 10 |
| 2000s | 68,160 | 47,202 | 89,790 | 10 |
| 2010s | 47,810 | 30,855 | 88,185 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,538 | 24,183 | 26,775 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More education data for South Korea
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 233,046 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 76 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 434,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 412,067 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.66 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.51 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0484 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in South Korea?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in South Korea was 25,206 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 89,790 in 2009.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does South Korea rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
- South Korea ranks 11th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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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February 2026 Data Release