Share of students studying abroad in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Share of students studying abroad was 5.73 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.73
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
89th
of 174 countries
All-time high
5.96
in 2022
All-time low
1.4
in 2005
Years of data
26
1998–2023
Share of students studying abroad in Kyrgyzstan, 1998–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, share of students studying abroad in Kyrgyzstan stood at 5.73.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 175.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of students studying abroad in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 5.96 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.4, in 2005.
Kyrgyzstan ranks 89th of 174 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 Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4.08 | — |
| 1999 | 4.01 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 1.94 | -51.6% |
| 2001 | 1.77 | -8.9% |
| 2002 | 1.71 | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 1.44 | -16.3% |
| 2004 | 1.57 | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 1.4 | -11.2% |
| 2006 | 1.56 | +11.7% |
| 2007 | 1.71 | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 1.59 | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 1.68 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 1.91 | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 2.17 | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 2.19 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 2.08 | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 3.12 | +50.4% |
| 2015 | 3.56 | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 4.59 | +29.1% |
| 2017 | 4.93 | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 5.89 | +19.4% |
| 2019 | 5.95 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 5.87 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 5.64 | -4.0% |
| 2022 | 5.96 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 5.73 | -3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.04 | 4.01 | 4.08 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.64 | 1.4 | 1.94 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.64 | 1.91 | 5.95 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 5.64 | 5.96 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
More education data for Kyrgyzstan
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 26,847 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 62.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 31.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 98.95 (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 99.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of students studying abroad in Kyrgyzstan?
- Share of students studying abroad in Kyrgyzstan was 5.73 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.96 in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4 in 2005.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for share of students studying abroad?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 89th out of 174 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 175.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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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