Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Kenya
Kenya: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in was 1,571 in 2023. β Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Kenya, 1998β2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Kenya is 1,571, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 14.9% on the previous year and up 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Kenya peaked at 2,067 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 121, in 2006.
Kenya ranks 23rd of 205 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 206 | 206 | 206 | 2 |
| 2000s | 184.11 | 121 | 240 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,436 | 262 | 2,067 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,694 | 1,571 | 1,847 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More education data for Kenya
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 281,500 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 60.7% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 36.3% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 98.2% (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.0051 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Kenya?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Kenya was 1,571 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 2,067 in 2011.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 121 in 2006.
- How does Kenya rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- Kenya ranks 23rd out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release