Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … sub-Saharan Africa both in India
India: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … sub-Saharan Africa both was 1,693 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in India, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
India recorded 1,693 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 119.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in India peaked at 1,778 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 207, in 1998.
That places India 21st 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 … sub-Saharan Africa both in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 207 | — |
| 1999 | 207 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 232 | +12.1% |
| 2009 | 421 | +81.5% |
| 2010 | 618 | +46.8% |
| 2011 | 731 | +18.3% |
| 2012 | 637 | -12.9% |
| 2013 | 772 | +21.2% |
| 2014 | 1,001 | +29.7% |
| 2015 | 949 | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 1,062 | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 1,309 | +23.3% |
| 2018 | 1,427 | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 1,552 | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 1,616 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 1,699 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 1,778 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 1,693 | -4.8% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 1,693 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 144, 11.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 1,693 is above the median for South Asia, which is 20, 84.7× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 207 | 207 | 207 | 2 |
| 2000s | 326.5 | 232 | 421 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,006 | 618 | 1,552 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,696 | 1,616 | 1,778 | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.31 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0862 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in India?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in India was 1,693 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 1,778 in 2022.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 207 in 1998.
- How does India rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- India ranks 21st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release