Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Arab States both in Qatar
Qatar: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Arab States both was 1,045 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Qatar, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Qatar is 1,045, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 13.0% on the previous year and up 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Qatar peaked at 3,963 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 779, in 2012.
That places Qatar 47th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 … Arab States both in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 779 | — |
| 2013 | 935 | +20.0% |
| 2014 | 1,057 | +13.0% |
| 2015 | 1,109 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 1,114 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 1,149 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 3,963 | +244.9% |
| 2019 | 3,541 | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 3,078 | -13.1% |
| 2021 | 2,544 | -17.3% |
| 2022 | 1,201 | -52.8% |
| 2023 | 1,045 | -13.0% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 1,045 is above the median for high income countries, which is 26, 40.2× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 1,045 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,283, 46% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,706 | 779 | 3,963 | 8 |
| 2020s | 1,967 | 1,045 | 3,078 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More education data for Qatar
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,368 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,379 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 25,980 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 24,823 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 151,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 180,287 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0631 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Qatar?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Qatar was 1,045 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 3,963 in 2018.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 779 in 2012.
- How does Qatar rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- Qatar ranks 47th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the Arab States, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release