Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Colombia

Colombia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 5,914 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
5,914
Change on year
down 10.7%
World rank
18th
of 210 countries
All-time high
7,172
in 2021
All-time low
49
in 1997
Years of data
27
1997–2023

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Colombia, 1997–2023

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k1997201020231997: 491998: 491999: 662000: 2252001: 4202002: 6142003: 7222004: 6232005: 5532006: 5332007: 6362008: 7612009: 9322010: 1.1k2011: 1.3k2012: 1.3k2013: 1.5k2014: 1.5k2015: 1.7k2016: 1.7k2017: 4.0k2018: 5.0k2019: 6.1k2020: 7.0k2021: 7.2k2022: 6.6k2023: 5.9k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Colombia recorded 5,914 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and up 301.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Colombia peaked at 7,172 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 49, in 1997.

That places Colombia 18th 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 studying in the in Colombia, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in Colombia, 1997 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1997 49
1998 49 +0.0%
1999 66 +34.7%
2000 225 +240.9%
2001 420 +86.7%
2002 614 +46.2%
2003 722 +17.6%
2004 623 -13.7%
2005 553 -11.2%
2006 533 -3.6%
2007 636 +19.3%
2008 761 +19.7%
2009 932 +22.5%
2010 1,131 +21.4%
2011 1,264 +11.8%
2012 1,331 +5.3%
2013 1,473 +10.7%
2014 1,491 +1.2%
2015 1,736 +16.4%
2016 1,739 +0.2%
2017 3,961 +127.8%
2018 4,999 +26.2%
2019 6,083 +21.7%
2020 7,013 +15.3%
2021 7,172 +2.3%
2022 6,624 -7.6%
2023 5,914 -10.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 54.67 49 66 3
2000s 601.9 225 932 10
2010s 2,521 1,131 6,083 10
2020s 6,681 5,914 7,172 4

Countries ranked near Colombia

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  2. 16 Brazil 6,592 compare
  3. 17 Singapore 6,475 compare
  4. 19 United States 4,331 compare
  5. 20 Japan 3,327 compare
  6. 21 Canada 3,119 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Colombia?
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Colombia was 5,914 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 7,172 in 2021.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 49 in 1997.
How does Colombia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
Colombia ranks 18th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 301.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia 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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Indicator
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 11,714 data points, 1996–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release