Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South in South Korea
South Korea: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South was 102 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
102
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
47th
of 235 countries
All-time high
298
in 2011
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South in South Korea, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 102 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south in 2023.
The figure is down 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south in South Korea peaked at 298 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
South Korea ranks 47th of 235 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South 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 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 35 | — |
| 2000 | 35 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 125 | +257.1% |
| 2002 | 73 | -41.6% |
| 2003 | 143 | +95.9% |
| 2004 | 119 | -16.8% |
| 2005 | 75 | -37.0% |
| 2006 | 154 | +105.3% |
| 2007 | 172 | +11.7% |
| 2008 | 200 | +16.3% |
| 2009 | 218 | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 265 | +21.6% |
| 2011 | 298 | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 134 | -55.0% |
| 2013 | 150 | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 134 | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 118 | -11.9% |
| 2016 | 120 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 117 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 123 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 123 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 131 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 93 | -29.0% |
| 2022 | 102 | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 102 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.5 | 0 | 35 | 10 |
| 2000s | 131.4 | 35 | 218 | 10 |
| 2010s | 158.2 | 117 | 298 | 10 |
| 2020s | 107 | 93 | 131 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More education data for South Korea
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.51 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -4.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0484 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.22 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south in South Korea?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south in South Korea was 102 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 298 in 2011.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south 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 south?
- South Korea ranks 47th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.0%. 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 South and West Asia, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release