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
90th
of 175 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 90th 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 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% |
Kyrgyzstan compared with similar countries
- Kyrgyzstan's 5.73 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.81, 84% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Kyrgyzstan's 5.73 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.06, 94% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
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
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.3 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.04 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 63,346 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 54 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 134,559 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 148,770 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 909,619 (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 630,435 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.7 % change on previous year (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 90th out of 175 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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