Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 1,687 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Saudi Arabia, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 1,687 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in 2023.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Saudi Arabia peaked at 6,718 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places Saudi Arabia 20th out of 235 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Saudi Arabia, 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 | — |
| 1998 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 64 | +6300.0% |
| 2001 | 129 | +101.6% |
| 2002 | 174 | +34.9% |
| 2003 | 230 | +32.2% |
| 2004 | 293 | +27.4% |
| 2005 | 492 | +67.9% |
| 2006 | 862 | +75.2% |
| 2007 | 1,351 | +56.7% |
| 2008 | 2,095 | +55.1% |
| 2009 | 4,039 | +92.8% |
| 2010 | 6,057 | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 6,718 | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 5,186 | -22.8% |
| 2013 | 4,829 | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 4,544 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 4,369 | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 4,031 | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 3,490 | -13.4% |
| 2018 | 3,050 | -12.6% |
| 2019 | 3,421 | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 3,068 | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 2,199 | -28.3% |
| 2022 | 1,658 | -24.6% |
| 2023 | 1,687 | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 972.9 | 64 | 4,039 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,570 | 3,050 | 6,718 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,153 | 1,658 | 3,068 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- 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 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 244,652 (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 73.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 23.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Saudi Arabia?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Saudi Arabia was 1,687 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,718 in 2011.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 20th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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February 2026 Data Release