Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in Canada
Canada: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) was 389,181 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Canada, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Canada is 389,181, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 15.5% on the previous year and up 157.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Canada peaked at 389,181 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 28,116, in 1998.
That places Canada 5th out of 135 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 28,116 | — |
| 1999 | 32,466 | +15.5% |
| 2000 | 36,450 | +12.3% |
| 2001 | 42,711 | +17.2% |
| 2002 | 49,572 | +16.1% |
| 2003 | 59,067 | +19.2% |
| 2004 | 65,001 | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 69,126 | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 68,520 | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 92,881 | +35.6% |
| 2008 | 93,479 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 95,590 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 106,284 | +11.2% |
| 2011 | 120,960 | +13.8% |
| 2012 | 135,187 | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 151,244 | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 164,274 | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 171,603 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 189,478 | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 209,979 | +10.8% |
| 2018 | 224,548 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 279,168 | +24.3% |
| 2020 | 323,157 | +15.8% |
| 2021 | 312,630 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 336,837 | +7.7% |
| 2023 | 389,181 | +15.5% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 389,181 is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,327, 14.8× the median. (61 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30,291 | 28,116 | 32,466 | 2 |
| 2000s | 67,240 | 36,450 | 95,590 | 10 |
| 2010s | 175,272 | 106,284 | 279,168 | 10 |
| 2020s | 340,451 | 312,630 | 389,181 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More education data for Canada
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 133,275 (1996)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,075 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 273,465 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.70 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0607 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Canada?
- Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Canada was 389,181 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 389,181 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,116 in 1998.
- How does Canada rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- Canada ranks 5th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 157.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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