Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in United States
United States: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 1,680 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,680
Change on year
up 41.2%
World rank
21st
of 235 countries
All-time high
9,781
in 2002
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in United States, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in United States stood at 1,680.
The figure is up 41.2% on the previous year and down 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in United States peaked at 9,781 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
United States ranks 21st 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 United States, 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 | 1,775 | — |
| 1998 | 1,775 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1,885 | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 3,650 | +93.6% |
| 2001 | 6,636 | +81.8% |
| 2002 | 9,781 | +47.4% |
| 2003 | 5,210 | -46.7% |
| 2004 | 5,422 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 5,321 | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 5,157 | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 5,380 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 5,411 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 5,395 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,576 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 5,376 | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 2,248 | -58.2% |
| 2013 | 2,268 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 2,248 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 2,339 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 2,462 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 2,281 | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 2,291 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 2,358 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 1,763 | -25.2% |
| 2021 | 1,226 | -30.5% |
| 2022 | 1,190 | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 1,680 | +41.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 543.5 | 0 | 1,885 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,736 | 3,650 | 9,781 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,945 | 2,248 | 5,576 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,465 | 1,190 | 1,763 | 4 |
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More education data for United States
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.06 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.56 million (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 223,288 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 10.46 million (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 0.1542 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 7.59 million (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 2.34 % change on previous year (2023)
- 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 United States?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in United States was 1,680 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 9,781 in 2002.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does United States rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- United States ranks 21st out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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