Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Malaysia
Malaysia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in was 2 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
119th
of 235 countries
All-time high
28
in 2011
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Malaysia, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Malaysia is 2, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 84.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Malaysia peaked at 28 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places Malaysia 119th out of 235 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 students studying in in Malaysia, 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 | 8 | — |
| 1999 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 8 | — |
| 2009 | 15 | +87.5% |
| 2010 | 21 | +40.0% |
| 2011 | 28 | +33.3% |
| 2012 | 14 | -50.0% |
| 2013 | 13 | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 15 | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 13 | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 11 | -15.4% |
| 2017 | 14 | +27.3% |
| 2018 | 10 | -28.6% |
| 2019 | 4 | -60.0% |
| 2020 | 5 | +25.0% |
| 2021 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.6 | 0 | 8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 0 | 15 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.3 | 4 | 28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.25 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More education data for Malaysia
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.48 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -2.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0416 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.4237 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0444 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.64 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.5628 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 273,792 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 7.51 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Malaysia?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in Malaysia was 2 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 28 in 2011.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Malaysia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- Malaysia ranks 119th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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