Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in MDG: Eastern Asia

MDG: Eastern Asia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 133,339 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
133,339
Change on year
up 13.9%
Rank
44th
of 221 groups
All-time high
195,734
in 2019
All-time low
17,177
in 2000
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in MDG: Eastern Asia, 1996–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1996200920231996: 20.3k1997: 20.3k1998: 20.3k1999: 22.6k2000: 17.2k2001: 29.5k2002: 44.8k2003: 61.2k2004: 71.8k2005: 79.7k2006: 78.8k2007: 85.6k2008: 90.2k2009: 102.4k2010: 120.0k2011: 122.3k2012: 118.8k2013: 118.7k2014: 122.1k2015: 129.7k2016: 146.8k2017: 166.2k2018: 182.5k2019: 195.7k2020: 162.3k2021: 123.2k2022: 117.1k2023: 133.3k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

MDG: Eastern Asia recorded 133,339 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in 2023.

The figure is up 13.9% on the previous year and up 12.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in MDG: Eastern Asia peaked at 195,734 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 17,177, in 2000.

MDG: Eastern Asia ranks 44th of 221 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

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 MDG: Eastern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in MDG: Eastern Asia, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 20,284
1997 20,284 +0.0%
1998 20,284 +0.0%
1999 22,608 +11.5%
2000 17,177 -24.0%
2001 29,518 +71.8%
2002 44,843 +51.9%
2003 61,191 +36.5%
2004 71,792 +17.3%
2005 79,680 +11.0%
2006 78,816 -1.1%
2007 85,589 +8.6%
2008 90,232 +5.4%
2009 102,443 +13.5%
2010 120,002 +17.1%
2011 122,301 +1.9%
2012 118,842 -2.8%
2013 118,708 -0.1%
2014 122,101 +2.9%
2015 129,726 +6.2%
2016 146,812 +13.2%
2017 166,225 +13.2%
2018 182,497 +9.8%
2019 195,734 +7.3%
2020 162,275 -17.1%
2021 123,238 -24.1%
2022 117,059 -5.0%
2023 133,339 +13.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 20,865 20,284 22,608 4
2000s 66,128 17,177 102,443 10
2010s 142,295 118,708 195,734 10
2020s 133,978 117,059 162,275 4

Countries ranked near MDG: Eastern Asia

  1. 41 United Arab Emirates 1,096 compare
  2. 42 Turkey 1,047 compare
  3. 43 Mauritius 1,035 compare
  4. 44 Tonga 963 compare
  5. 45 Mexico 928 compare
  6. 46 Kiribati 926 compare
  7. 47 Russia 795 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in MDG: Eastern Asia?
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in MDG: Eastern Asia was 133,339 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in MDG: Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 195,734 in 2019.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in MDG: Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 17,177 in 2000.
How does MDG: Eastern Asia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
MDG: Eastern Asia ranks 44th out of 221 groups with data for 2023.
Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in MDG: Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this MDG: Eastern Asia 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