Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Pacific both in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Pacific both was 28 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Bulgaria, 1997–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 28 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in 2023.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and down 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Bulgaria peaked at 98 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 22, in 2006.
That places Bulgaria 121st out of 210 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 … Pacific both in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 27 | — |
| 1998 | 27 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 26 | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 45 | +73.1% |
| 2001 | 58 | +28.9% |
| 2002 | 72 | +24.1% |
| 2003 | 62 | -13.9% |
| 2004 | 36 | -41.9% |
| 2005 | 27 | -25.0% |
| 2006 | 22 | -18.5% |
| 2007 | 24 | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 23 | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 28 | +21.7% |
| 2010 | 23 | -17.9% |
| 2011 | 23 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 28 | +21.7% |
| 2013 | 37 | +32.1% |
| 2014 | 33 | -10.8% |
| 2015 | 49 | +48.5% |
| 2016 | 68 | +38.8% |
| 2017 | 96 | +41.2% |
| 2018 | 98 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 84 | -14.3% |
| 2020 | 60 | -28.6% |
| 2021 | 46 | -23.3% |
| 2022 | 30 | -34.8% |
| 2023 | 28 | -6.7% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 28 is below the median for high income countries, which is 111, 25% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 28 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87, 32% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.67 | 26 | 27 | 3 |
| 2000s | 39.7 | 22 | 72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.9 | 23 | 98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41 | 28 | 60 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More education data for Bulgaria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,834 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,173 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0364 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Bulgaria?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Bulgaria was 28 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 98 in 2018.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 22 in 2006.
- How does Bulgaria rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- Bulgaria ranks 121st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release