Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in SDG: Eastern Asia
SDG: Eastern Asia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 136,666 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in SDG: Eastern Asia, 1996–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
SDG: Eastern Asia recorded 136,666 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in 2023.
That represents a change of up 13.9% on the previous year and up 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in SDG: Eastern Asia peaked at 198,998 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 20,061, in 2000.
That places SDG: Eastern Asia 42nd out of 221 groups with data for 2023, putting it 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 SDG: Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 22,785 | — |
| 1997 | 22,785 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 22,785 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 25,339 | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 20,061 | -20.8% |
| 2001 | 32,757 | +63.3% |
| 2002 | 48,620 | +48.4% |
| 2003 | 65,223 | +34.1% |
| 2004 | 75,881 | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 83,980 | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 83,063 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 89,801 | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 94,037 | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 105,902 | +12.6% |
| 2010 | 123,106 | +16.2% |
| 2011 | 125,136 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 121,417 | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 121,174 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 124,698 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 132,100 | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 149,202 | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 168,976 | +13.3% |
| 2018 | 185,359 | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 198,998 | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 165,366 | -16.9% |
| 2021 | 126,002 | -23.8% |
| 2022 | 120,037 | -4.7% |
| 2023 | 136,666 | +13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23,424 | 22,785 | 25,339 | 4 |
| 2000s | 69,932 | 20,061 | 105,902 | 10 |
| 2010s | 145,017 | 121,174 | 198,998 | 10 |
| 2020s | 137,018 | 120,037 | 165,366 | 4 |
Countries ranked near SDG: Eastern Asia
- 39 Papua New Guinea 1,149 compare
- 40 South Africa 1,141 compare
- 41 United Arab Emirates 1,096 compare
- 42 Turkey 1,047 compare
- 43 Mauritius 1,035 compare
- 44 Tonga 963 compare
- 45 Mexico 928 compare
More education data for SDG: Eastern Asia
- Share of all students in secondary education enrolled in general 83.3% (2024)
- Share of all students in secondary education enrolled in general 81.9% (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female 51.47 million (2024)
- Share of all students in secondary education enrolled in vocational 16.7% (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male 58.39 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes 45.36 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes 7.46 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male 63.20 million (2024)
- School age population, upper secondary education, both sexes 56.33 million (2024)
- School age population, upper secondary education, male 30.25 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in SDG: Eastern Asia?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in SDG: Eastern Asia was 136,666 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in SDG: Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 198,998 in 2019.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in SDG: Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,061 in 2000.
- How does SDG: Eastern Asia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- SDG: Eastern Asia ranks 42nd out of 221 groups with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in SDG: Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this SDG: 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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February 2026 Data Release