Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) was 7,392 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Cameroon, 2004–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Cameroon stood at 7,392.
That represents a change of down 13.0% on the previous year and up 141.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Cameroon peaked at 13,236 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,417, in 2007.
That places Cameroon 77th out of 135 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,529 | — |
| 2005 | 1,595 | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 1,606 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 1,417 | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 1,854 | +30.8% |
| 2011 | 3,385 | +82.6% |
| 2012 | 3,059 | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 2,711 | -11.4% |
| 2017 | 3,941 | +45.4% |
| 2018 | 9,308 | +136.2% |
| 2019 | 13,038 | +40.1% |
| 2020 | 12,389 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 13,236 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 8,499 | -35.8% |
| 2023 | 7,392 | -13.0% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 7,392 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,281, 3.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 7,392 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,152, 3.4× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in Cameroon changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +136.2% | 3,941 | 9,308 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,537 | 1,417 | 1,606 | 4 |
| 2010s | 5,328 | 1,854 | 13,038 | 7 |
| 2020s | 10,379 | 7,392 | 13,236 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More education data for Cameroon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 118,092 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 611,326 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 321,494 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,873 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.01 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.6 % 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 0.1816 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Cameroon?
- Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Cameroon was 7,392 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 13,236 in 2021.
- What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,417 in 2007.
- How does Cameroon rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- Cameroon ranks 77th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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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February 2026 Data Release