Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Korea

Korea: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 3,858 in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
3,858
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
12th
of 210 countries
All-time high
4,943
in 2019
All-time low
3,558
in 2016
Years of data
12
2012–2023

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Korea, 2012–2023

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2012201720232012: 4.5k2013: 4.1k2014: 3.9k2015: 3.7k2016: 3.6k2017: 4.6k2018: 4.7k2019: 4.9k2020: 4.9k2021: 4.4k2022: 4.0k2023: 3.9k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Korea is 3,858, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Korea peaked at 4,943 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3,558, in 2016.

Korea ranks 12th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Korea, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the Pacific, female (UIS estimate) (number) in Korea, 2012 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2012 4,544
2013 4,081 -10.2%
2014 3,917 -4.0%
2015 3,694 -5.7%
2016 3,558 -3.7%
2017 4,579 +28.7%
2018 4,687 +2.4%
2019 4,943 +5.5%
2020 4,870 -1.5%
2021 4,353 -10.6%
2022 3,964 -8.9%
2023 3,858 -2.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4,250 3,558 4,943 8
2020s 4,261 3,858 4,870 4

Countries ranked near Korea

  1. 9 Thailand 6,164 compare
  2. 10 Hong Kong (China) 4,858 compare
  3. 11 Bhutan 4,140 compare
  4. 13 Kenya 3,783 compare
  5. 14 Singapore 3,706 compare
  6. 15 Brazil 3,408 compare

See the full ranking of 431 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Korea?
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Korea was 3,858 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Korea?
The highest recorded value was 4,943 in 2019.
What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 3,558 in 2016.
How does Korea rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
Korea ranks 12th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Korea data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the Pacific, female (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, female (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 5,393 data points, 2011–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release