Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in South Korea
South Korea: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 42 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in South Korea, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 42 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.5% on the previous year and up 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in South Korea peaked at 57 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places South Korea 111th 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 the 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 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 35 | — |
| 2013 | 37 | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 53 | +43.2% |
| 2015 | 57 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 53 | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 40 | -24.5% |
| 2018 | 41 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 47 | +14.6% |
| 2020 | 50 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 47 | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 48 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 42 | -12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.3 | 0 | 57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.75 | 42 | 50 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More education data for South Korea
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 2,024 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0494 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 173,133 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in South Korea?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in South Korea was 42 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 57 in 2015.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the 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 the?
- South Korea ranks 111th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.5%. 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 the Arab States, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release