Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … Arab States female in Japan
Japan: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … Arab States female was 11 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Japan, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Japan is 11, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 175.0% on the previous year and down 72.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Japan peaked at 40 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4, in 2022.
Japan ranks 124th 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 … Arab States female in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 7 | — |
| 2013 | 40 | +471.4% |
| 2014 | 13 | -67.5% |
| 2015 | 19 | +46.2% |
| 2016 | 16 | -15.8% |
| 2017 | 19 | +18.8% |
| 2018 | 22 | +15.8% |
| 2019 | 13 | -40.9% |
| 2020 | 16 | +23.1% |
| 2021 | 10 | -37.5% |
| 2022 | 4 | -60.0% |
| 2023 | 11 | +175.0% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 11 is above the median for high income countries, which is 9, 1.2× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Japan's 11 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7, 1.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.62 | 7 | 40 | 8 |
| 2020s | 10.25 | 4 | 16 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More education data for Japan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 627,777 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1999)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.50 million (1999)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.46 million (1999)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.25 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0502 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Japan?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Japan was 11 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 40 in 2013.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 in 2022.
- How does Japan rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- Japan ranks 124th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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, female (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release