Share of students from abroad in Lebanon

Lebanon: Share of students from abroad was 12.88 in 2023. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2023)
12.88
Change on year
down 9.8%
World rank
33rd
of 134 countries
All-time high
15.3
in 2011
All-time low
7.64
in 2014
Years of data
22
1999–2023

Share of students from abroad in Lebanon, 1999–2023

0510151999201120231999: 13.82000: 12.12001: 112002: 10.62003: 8.52004: 92005: 8.52006: 9.92007: 12.12010: 152011: 15.32012: 12.82014: 7.62015: 9.92016: 8.92017: 8.92018: 9.32019: 9.62020: 9.22021: 12.42022: 14.32023: 12.9

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of students from abroad in Lebanon is 12.88, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.8% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of students from abroad in Lebanon peaked at 15.3 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 7.64, in 2014.

That places Lebanon 33rd out of 134 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 13.8 13.8 13.8 1
2000s 10.22 8.48 12.12 8
2010s 10.81 7.64 15.3 9
2020s 12.2 9.25 14.28 4

Countries ranked near Lebanon

  1. 30 Netherlands 13.72 compare
  2. 31 Germany 13.39 compare
  3. 32 Portugal 13.26 compare
  4. 34 Malaysia 12.47 compare
  5. 35 Lithuania 11.39 compare
  6. 36 Ireland 10.99 compare

See the full ranking of 134 places β†’

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All data for Lebanon β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is share of students from abroad in Lebanon?
Share of students from abroad in Lebanon was 12.88 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of students from abroad recorded in Lebanon?
The highest recorded value was 15.3 in 2011.
What is the lowest share of students from abroad recorded in Lebanon?
The lowest recorded value was 7.64 in 2014.
How does Lebanon rank for share of students from abroad?
Lebanon ranks 33rd out of 134 countries with data for 2023.
Is share of students from abroad rising or falling in Lebanon?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Lebanon data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of students from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share of students from abroad
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
134 places, 2,273 data points, 1998–2025
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