Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in Zambia
Zambia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North was 768 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North in Zambia, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Zambia stood at 768.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.7% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Zambia peaked at 1,743 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Zambia ranks 139th of 235 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Zambia, 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 | 1,219 | — |
| 1999 | 1,194 | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 1,075 | -10.0% |
| 2001 | 1,211 | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 1,384 | +14.3% |
| 2003 | 1,503 | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 1,591 | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 1,609 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 1,694 | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 1,726 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 1,714 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 1,743 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 1,638 | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 1,554 | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 884 | -43.1% |
| 2013 | 805 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 783 | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 938 | +19.8% |
| 2016 | 863 | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 824 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 813 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 765 | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 760 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 770 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 814 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 768 | -5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 241.3 | 0 | 1,219 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,525 | 1,075 | 1,743 | 10 |
| 2010s | 986.7 | 765 | 1,638 | 10 |
| 2020s | 778 | 760 | 814 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 136 Mauritania 862 compare
- 137 Belarus 857 compare
- 138 Kyrgyzstan 840 compare
- 140 North Macedonia 757 compare
- 141 Paraguay 741 compare
- 142 Andorra 722 compare
More education data for Zambia
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0497 % change on previous year (2014)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 116,859 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 4 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Zambia?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north in Zambia was 768 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,743 in 2009.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Zambia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
- Zambia ranks 139th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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