Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Australia

Australia: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes was 580,287 in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
580,287
Change on year
up 24.2%
World rank
3rd
of 135 countries
All-time high
580,287
in 2024
All-time low
105,764
in 2000
Years of data
27
1998–2024

Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Australia, 1998–2024

100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k500.0k600.0k1998201120241998: 109.4k1999: 117.5k2000: 105.8k2001: 121.0k2002: 179.6k2003: 188.2k2004: 167.0k2005: 177.0k2006: 184.7k2007: 211.5k2008: 230.6k2009: 257.6k2010: 271.2k2011: 262.6k2012: 249.6k2013: 249.9k2014: 266.0k2015: 294.4k2016: 335.5k2017: 381.2k2018: 444.5k2019: 509.2k2020: 458.3k2021: 378.4k2022: 382.0k2023: 467.1k2024: 580.3k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2024, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Australia stood at 580,287. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 24.2% on the previous year and up 118.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Australia peaked at 580,287 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 105,764, in 2000.

Australia ranks 3rd of 135 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 113,461 109,437 117,485 2
2000s 182,303 105,764 257,637 10
2010s 326,416 249,588 509,160 10
2020s 453,217 378,439 580,287 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 1 United States 956,923 compare
  2. 2 United Kingdom 748,461 compare
  3. 4 Germany 438,260 compare
  4. 5 Canada 389,181 compare
  5. 6 Russia 336,453 compare

See the full ranking of 349 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Australia?
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Australia was 580,287 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 580,287 in 2024.
What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 105,764 in 2000.
How does Australia rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
Australia ranks 3rd out of 135 countries with data for 2024.
Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 118.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
349 places, 7,282 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release