Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … South West both in Bhutan
Bhutan: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … South West both was 1,751 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South in Bhutan, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south in Bhutan is 1,751, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 30.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south in Bhutan peaked at 2,930 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 345, in 2004.
That places Bhutan 8th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 … South West both in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 691 | — |
| 2000 | 691 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 346 | -49.9% |
| 2002 | 425 | +22.8% |
| 2003 | 398 | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 345 | -13.3% |
| 2005 | 489 | +41.7% |
| 2006 | 536 | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 714 | +33.2% |
| 2008 | 891 | +24.8% |
| 2009 | 1,069 | +20.0% |
| 2010 | 1,245 | +16.5% |
| 2011 | 1,421 | +14.1% |
| 2012 | 2,442 | +71.9% |
| 2013 | 2,530 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 2,767 | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 2,631 | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 2,930 | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 2,419 | -17.4% |
| 2018 | 2,175 | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 1,984 | -8.8% |
| 2020 | 2,020 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 2,006 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 1,758 | -12.4% |
| 2023 | 1,751 | -0.4% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 1,751 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 52, 33.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 1,751 is below the median for South Asia, which is 2,032, 86% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 691 | 691 | 691 | 1 |
| 2000s | 590.4 | 345 | 1,069 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,254 | 1,245 | 2,930 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,884 | 1,751 | 2,020 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More education data for Bhutan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,995 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,961 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,905 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,735 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,821 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,759 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1159 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south in Bhutan?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south in Bhutan was 1,751 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,930 in 2016.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 345 in 2004.
- How does Bhutan rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south?
- Bhutan ranks 8th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release