Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in South Korea
South Korea: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in was 81 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
81
Change on year
down 9.0%
World rank
54th
of 235 countries
All-time high
202
in 2011
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in South Korea, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 81 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.0% on the previous year and down 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in South Korea peaked at 202 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
South Korea ranks 54th 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 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 | 18 | — |
| 1999 | 18 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 20 | — |
| 2009 | 81 | +305.0% |
| 2010 | 141 | +74.1% |
| 2011 | 202 | +43.3% |
| 2012 | 124 | -38.6% |
| 2013 | 125 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 121 | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 137 | +13.2% |
| 2016 | 132 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 121 | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 125 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 108 | -13.6% |
| 2020 | 89 | -17.6% |
| 2021 | 94 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 89 | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 81 | -9.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.6 | 0 | 18 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.1 | 0 | 81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 133.6 | 108 | 202 | 10 |
| 2020s | 88.25 | 81 | 94 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 51 China 124 compare
- 52 United Kingdom 119 compare
- 53 Tunisia 99 compare
- 55 Brazil 68 compare
- 55 Cape Verde 68 compare
- 55 Eritrea 68 compare
- 55 Seychelles 68 compare
More education data for South Korea
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.22 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -4.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0236 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.29 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -4.12 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0248 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.66 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 173,133 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 0.7853 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in South Korea?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in South Korea was 81 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 202 in 2011.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in 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 Korea ranks 54th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.2%. 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 sub-Saharan Africa, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release