Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Singapore
Singapore: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 2,769 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,769
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
18th
of 235 countries
All-time high
17,296
in 1999
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Singapore, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Singapore is 2,769, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and down 36.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Singapore peaked at 17,296 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Singapore ranks 18th 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 Singapore, 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 | 14,805 | — |
| 1998 | 14,805 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 17,296 | +16.8% |
| 2000 | 10,265 | -40.7% |
| 2001 | 13,308 | +29.6% |
| 2002 | 16,377 | +23.1% |
| 2003 | 15,463 | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 11,410 | -26.2% |
| 2005 | 10,315 | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 9,765 | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 9,639 | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 9,842 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 10,584 | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 10,276 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 9,977 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 4,458 | -55.3% |
| 2013 | 4,351 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 4,237 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 4,181 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 4,171 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 3,673 | -11.9% |
| 2018 | 3,708 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 3,619 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 3,040 | -16.0% |
| 2021 | 2,482 | -18.4% |
| 2022 | 2,640 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | 2,769 | +4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,691 | 0 | 17,296 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,697 | 9,639 | 16,377 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,265 | 3,619 | 10,276 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,733 | 2,482 | 3,040 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 15 Kenya 3,071 compare
- 16 Thailand 2,842 compare
- 17 Colombia 2,840 compare
- 19 Solomon Islands 2,486 compare
- 20 Saudi Arabia 1,687 compare
- 21 United States of America 1,680 compare
More education data for Singapore
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 16,639 (2023)
- 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 74.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 11.7% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Singapore?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Singapore was 2,769 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 17,296 in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Singapore rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- Singapore ranks 18th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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