Share of students studying abroad in Angola
Angola: Share of students studying abroad was 3.6 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.6
World rank
117th
of 175 countries
All-time high
80.66
in 1999
All-time low
3.6
in 2023
Years of data
12
1998–2023
Share of students studying abroad in Angola, 1998–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, share of students studying abroad in Angola stood at 3.6. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of students studying abroad in Angola peaked at 80.66 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3.6, in 2023.
Angola ranks 117th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of students studying abroad in Angola, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 74.1 | — |
| 1999 | 80.66 | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 56.59 | -29.8% |
| 2003 | 16.35 | -71.1% |
| 2004 | 21.61 | +32.2% |
| 2005 | 18.93 | -12.4% |
| 2006 | 19.36 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 6.89 | -64.4% |
| 2013 | 4.82 | -30.0% |
| 2015 | 6.16 | +27.7% |
| 2016 | 6.15 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 3.6 | -41.5% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 3.6 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.81, 53% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Angola's 3.6 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.63, 54% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77.38 | 74.1 | 80.66 | 2 |
| 2000s | 26.57 | 16.35 | 56.59 | 5 |
| 2010s | 6.01 | 4.82 | 6.89 | 4 |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Angola
More education data for Angola
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 63.07 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 63.24 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 91,250 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 547,775 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 422,807 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 401,821 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.59 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.38 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 17.64 % change on previous year (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of students studying abroad in Angola?
- Share of students studying abroad in Angola was 3.6 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 80.66 in 1999.
- What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6 in 2023.
- How does Angola rank for share of students studying abroad?
- Angola ranks 117th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of students studying abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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