Share of students studying abroad in Tajikistan

Tajikistan: Share of students studying abroad was 7.4% in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
7.4%
Change on year
down 11.4%
World rank
72nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
8.4%
in 2016
All-time low
1.4%
in 2000
Years of data
19
1999–2017

Share of students studying abroad in Tajikistan, 1999–2017

24681999200820171999: 1.5 %2000: 1.4 %2001: 1.6 %2002: 2 %2003: 2 %2004: 1.8 %2005: 2.1 %2006: 1.8 %2007: 1.9 %2008: 2.8 %2009: 3.3 %2010: 4.3 %2011: 4.6 %2012: 4.4 %2013: 5.3 %2014: 6.2 %2015: 7 %2016: 8.4 %2017: 7.4 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of students studying abroad in Tajikistan is 7.4%, measured in 2017.

The figure is down 11.4% on the previous year and up 296.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of students studying abroad in Tajikistan peaked at 8.4% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2000.

That places Tajikistan 72nd out of 175 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1
2000s 2.1% 1.4% 3.3% 10
2010s 5.9% 4.3% 8.4% 8

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of students studying abroad in Tajikistan?
Share of students studying abroad in Tajikistan was 7.4% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Tajikistan?
The highest recorded value was 8.4% in 2016.
What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Tajikistan?
The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2000.
How does Tajikistan rank for share of students studying abroad?
Tajikistan ranks 72nd out of 175 countries with data for 2017.
Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Tajikistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 296.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tajikistan data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by 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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About this data

Indicator
Share of students studying abroad
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 3,161 data points, 1998–2023
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Percentage of a country's tertiary level students studying abroad as international students. International students are those that move from their home countries for education, identified based on their past education, residence, or distinct immigration regulations.