Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in India
India: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 97,470 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in India, 1997–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in India is 97,470, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 35.1% on the previous year and up 323.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in India peaked at 105,616 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3,662, in 1997.
India ranks 2nd of 210 countries on this measure, 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 India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3,662 | — |
| 1998 | 3,662 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3,772 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 4,781 | +26.7% |
| 2001 | 7,416 | +55.1% |
| 2002 | 10,493 | +41.5% |
| 2003 | 13,591 | +29.5% |
| 2004 | 17,442 | +28.3% |
| 2005 | 22,082 | +26.6% |
| 2006 | 24,371 | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 26,984 | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 30,625 | +13.5% |
| 2009 | 32,294 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 27,090 | -16.1% |
| 2011 | 21,619 | -20.2% |
| 2012 | 18,943 | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 23,006 | +21.4% |
| 2014 | 35,828 | +55.7% |
| 2015 | 51,990 | +45.1% |
| 2016 | 61,344 | +18.0% |
| 2017 | 64,539 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 84,931 | +31.6% |
| 2019 | 105,616 | +24.4% |
| 2020 | 95,759 | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 74,089 | -22.6% |
| 2022 | 72,150 | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 97,470 | +35.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,699 | 3,662 | 3,772 | 3 |
| 2000s | 19,008 | 4,781 | 32,294 | 10 |
| 2010s | 49,491 | 18,943 | 105,616 | 10 |
| 2020s | 84,867 | 72,150 | 97,470 | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5.19 million (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 68.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 111.03 (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 111.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in India?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in India was 97,470 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 105,616 in 2019.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,662 in 1997.
- How does India rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- India ranks 2nd out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 323.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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