Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Zambia
Zambia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 212 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Zambia, 1997–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Zambia is 212, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 7.1% on the previous year and down 52.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Zambia peaked at 576 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 50, in 2000.
Zambia ranks 71st of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 67 | — |
| 1998 | 67 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 64 | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 50 | -21.9% |
| 2001 | 106 | +112.0% |
| 2002 | 162 | +52.8% |
| 2003 | 250 | +54.3% |
| 2004 | 329 | +31.6% |
| 2005 | 407 | +23.7% |
| 2006 | 458 | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 572 | +24.9% |
| 2008 | 576 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 539 | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 532 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 507 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 452 | -10.8% |
| 2013 | 448 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 413 | -7.8% |
| 2015 | 308 | -25.4% |
| 2016 | 304 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 334 | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 317 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 297 | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 262 | -11.8% |
| 2021 | 199 | -24.0% |
| 2022 | 198 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 212 | +7.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66 | 64 | 67 | 3 |
| 2000s | 344.9 | 50 | 576 | 10 |
| 2010s | 391.2 | 297 | 532 | 10 |
| 2020s | 217.75 | 198 | 262 | 4 |
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More education data for Zambia
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0497 % change on previous year (2014)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 116,859 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 4 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Zambia?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Zambia was 212 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 576 in 2008.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- Zambia ranks 71st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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