Share of students studying abroad in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Share of students studying abroad was 7.4% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Share of students studying abroad in Tajikistan, 1999–2017
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.
Share of students studying abroad in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.5% | — |
| 2000 | 1.4% | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 1.6% | +10.9% |
| 2002 | 2.0% | +28.6% |
| 2003 | 2.0% | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 1.8% | -9.1% |
| 2005 | 2.1% | +13.7% |
| 2006 | 1.8% | -12.7% |
| 2007 | 1.9% | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 2.8% | +50.3% |
| 2009 | 3.3% | +16.5% |
| 2010 | 4.3% | +31.0% |
| 2011 | 4.6% | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 4.4% | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 5.3% | +20.5% |
| 2014 | 6.2% | +16.4% |
| 2015 | 7.0% | +12.9% |
| 2016 | 8.4% | +20.6% |
| 2017 | 7.4% | -11.4% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 7.4% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.8%, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 7.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.1%, 1.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
More education data for Tajikistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 67,698 (2011)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 580 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 57,653 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 47,268 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0952 units per person (2024)
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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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.