Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 3,404 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Republic of Korea, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Republic of Korea is 3,404, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Republic of Korea peaked at 9,658 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Republic of Korea ranks 13th of 235 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Republic of 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 | 240 | — |
| 1998 | 240 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2,458 | +924.2% |
| 2000 | 2,807 | +14.2% |
| 2001 | 3,709 | +32.1% |
| 2002 | 4,718 | +27.2% |
| 2003 | 5,239 | +11.0% |
| 2004 | 5,069 | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 5,415 | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 5,757 | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 6,768 | +17.6% |
| 2008 | 7,730 | +14.2% |
| 2009 | 8,393 | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 9,022 | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 9,658 | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 4,595 | -52.4% |
| 2013 | 4,127 | -10.2% |
| 2014 | 3,931 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 3,735 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 3,685 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 4,824 | +30.9% |
| 2018 | 4,713 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 4,727 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 4,301 | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 3,621 | -15.8% |
| 2022 | 3,357 | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 3,404 | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 293.8 | 0 | 2,458 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,560 | 2,807 | 8,393 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,302 | 3,685 | 9,658 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,671 | 3,357 | 4,301 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More education data for Republic of Korea
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 173,133 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 10.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 100.87 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 100.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Republic of Korea?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Republic of Korea was 3,404 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 9,658 in 2011.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- Republic of Korea ranks 13th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of 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