Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … sub-Saharan Africa both in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … sub-Saharan Africa both was 18 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in United Arab Emirates, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 18 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in 2023.
That represents a change of down 14.3% on the previous year and up 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in United Arab Emirates peaked at 75 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1998.
United Arab Emirates ranks 94th of 210 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 … sub-Saharan Africa both in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 25 | — |
| 2010 | 50 | +100.0% |
| 2011 | 75 | +50.0% |
| 2012 | 13 | -82.7% |
| 2013 | 13 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 8 | -38.5% |
| 2015 | 14 | +75.0% |
| 2016 | 12 | -14.3% |
| 2017 | 14 | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 19 | +35.7% |
| 2019 | 20 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 28 | +40.0% |
| 2021 | 27 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 21 | -22.2% |
| 2023 | 18 | -14.3% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 18 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4, 4.5× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 18 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 24, 75% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000s | 12.5 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| 2010s | 23.8 | 8 | 75 | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.5 | 18 | 28 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More education data for United Arab Emirates
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,178 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 305 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 119,159 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 125,307 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 894,302 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 586,477 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0534 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in United Arab Emirates?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in United Arab Emirates was 18 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 75 in 2011.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1998.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 94th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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