Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Pacific both in China
China: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Pacific both was 113,547 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in China, 1997–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in China is 113,547, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 15.4% on the previous year and up 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in China peaked at 174,285 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4,224, in 1997.
That places China 1st out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Pacific both in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4,224 | — |
| 1998 | 4,224 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4,839 | +14.6% |
| 2000 | 6,155 | +27.2% |
| 2001 | 14,528 | +136.0% |
| 2002 | 25,838 | +77.8% |
| 2003 | 39,941 | +54.6% |
| 2004 | 52,538 | +31.5% |
| 2005 | 60,617 | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 60,418 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 63,965 | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 67,466 | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 79,384 | +17.7% |
| 2010 | 96,660 | +21.8% |
| 2011 | 100,513 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 98,845 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 100,210 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 104,208 | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 112,407 | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 128,966 | +14.7% |
| 2017 | 146,155 | +13.3% |
| 2018 | 161,672 | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 174,285 | +7.8% |
| 2020 | 142,008 | -18.5% |
| 2021 | 104,889 | -26.1% |
| 2022 | 98,365 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 113,547 | +15.4% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 113,547 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 102, 1113.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- China's 113,547 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,636, 69.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Pacific both in China changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +136.0% | 6,155 | 14,528 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,429 | 4,224 | 4,839 | 3 |
| 2000s | 47,085 | 6,155 | 79,384 | 10 |
| 2010s | 122,392 | 96,660 | 174,285 | 10 |
| 2020s | 114,702 | 98,365 | 142,008 | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
More education data for China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.41 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0771 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in China?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in China was 113,547 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 174,285 in 2019.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,224 in 1997.
- How does China rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- China ranks 1st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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