Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Botswana
Botswana: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in was 485 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Botswana, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Botswana is 485, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.6% on the previous year and down 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Botswana peaked at 5,473 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Botswana ranks 37th 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 in Botswana, 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 | 484 | — |
| 1999 | 696 | +43.8% |
| 2000 | 1,062 | +52.6% |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 5,473 | — |
| 2009 | 5,146 | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 4,601 | -10.6% |
| 2011 | 4,066 | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 1,023 | -74.8% |
| 2013 | 902 | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 860 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 738 | -14.2% |
| 2016 | 689 | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 525 | -23.8% |
| 2018 | 529 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 522 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 446 | -14.6% |
| 2021 | 423 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 399 | -5.7% |
| 2023 | 485 | +21.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 118 | 0 | 696 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,168 | 0 | 5,473 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,446 | 522 | 4,601 | 10 |
| 2020s | 438.25 | 399 | 485 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More education data for Botswana
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 16,622 (2022)
- 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 64.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 32.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Botswana?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Botswana was 485 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 5,473 in 2008.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Botswana rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- Botswana ranks 37th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release