Share of students studying abroad in Nepal
Nepal: Share of students studying abroad was 18.69 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
18.69
Change on year
down 9.6%
World rank
40th
of 175 countries
All-time high
22.41
in 2020
All-time low
5.34
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2023
Share of students studying abroad in Nepal, 2000–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of students studying abroad in Nepal is 18.69, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 9.6% on the previous year and up 176.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of students studying abroad in Nepal peaked at 22.41 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.34, in 2000.
Nepal ranks 40th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of students studying abroad in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.34 | — |
| 2001 | 5.75 | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 6.01 | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 6.51 | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 5.92 | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 5.56 | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 6.14 | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 6.41 | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 7.07 | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 8.72 | +23.5% |
| 2010 | 7.28 | -16.6% |
| 2011 | 7.74 | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 6.76 | -12.6% |
| 2014 | 7.82 | +15.6% |
| 2015 | 9.13 | +16.8% |
| 2016 | 13.73 | +50.4% |
| 2017 | 17.37 | +26.5% |
| 2018 | 20.31 | +16.9% |
| 2019 | 21.34 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 22.41 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 19.09 | -14.8% |
| 2022 | 20.68 | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 18.69 | -9.6% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 18.69 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.81, 2.7× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 18.69 is above the median for South Asia, which is 15.16, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.34 | 5.34 | 8.72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.39 | 6.76 | 21.34 | 9 |
| 2020s | 20.22 | 18.69 | 22.41 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More education data for Nepal
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.55 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.24 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 124,257 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 263,796 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 752,326 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 609,324 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.67 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of students studying abroad in Nepal?
- Share of students studying abroad in Nepal was 18.69 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 22.41 in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.34 in 2000.
- How does Nepal rank for share of students studying abroad?
- Nepal ranks 40th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 176.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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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