Share of students studying abroad in Mozambique
Mozambique: Share of students studying abroad was 1.48 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Share of students studying abroad in Mozambique, 1999–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of students studying abroad in Mozambique is 1.48, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and down 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of students studying abroad in Mozambique peaked at 20.28 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.35, in 2014.
That places Mozambique 155th out of 175 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of students studying abroad in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 18.98 | — |
| 2000 | 19.17 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 20.28 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 18.26 | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 14.65 | -19.8% |
| 2004 | 12.16 | -17.0% |
| 2005 | 10.66 | -12.4% |
| 2006 | 6.82 | -36.0% |
| 2007 | 4.16 | -39.0% |
| 2008 | 2.66 | -36.0% |
| 2009 | 2.73 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 2.11 | -22.9% |
| 2011 | 1.92 | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 1.43 | -25.1% |
| 2013 | 1.45 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 1.35 | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 1.45 | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 1.4 | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 1.51 | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 1.48 | -1.7% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 1.48 is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.06, 24% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 1.48 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.63, 22% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.98 | 18.98 | 18.98 | 1 |
| 2000s | 11.15 | 2.66 | 20.28 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.57 | 1.35 | 2.11 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.16 (2018)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of students studying abroad in Mozambique?
- Share of students studying abroad in Mozambique was 1.48 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 20.28 in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.35 in 2014.
- How does Mozambique rank for share of students studying abroad?
- Mozambique ranks 155th out of 175 countries with data for 2018.
- Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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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