Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in North Korea
North Korea: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 14 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
14
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
122nd
of 235 countries
All-time high
1,963
in 1997
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in North Korea, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in North Korea is 14, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 72.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in North Korea peaked at 1,963 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places North Korea 122nd out of 235 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 1,963 | — |
| 1998 | 1,963 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 70 | -96.4% |
| 2000 | 90 | +28.6% |
| 2001 | 119 | +32.2% |
| 2002 | 102 | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 107 | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 166 | +55.1% |
| 2005 | 105 | -36.7% |
| 2006 | 96 | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 833 | +767.7% |
| 2008 | 1,000 | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 914 | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 736 | -19.5% |
| 2011 | 196 | -73.4% |
| 2012 | 77 | -60.7% |
| 2013 | 51 | -33.8% |
| 2014 | 34 | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 33 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 21 | -36.4% |
| 2017 | 30 | +42.9% |
| 2018 | 28 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 28 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 12 | -57.1% |
| 2021 | 15 | +25.0% |
| 2022 | 14 | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 14 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 399.6 | 0 | 1,963 | 10 |
| 2000s | 353.2 | 90 | 1,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 123.4 | 21 | 736 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.75 | 12 | 15 | 4 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
More education data for North Korea
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in North Korea?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in North Korea was 14 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1,963 in 1997.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does North Korea rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- North Korea ranks 122nd out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North 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, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release