Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in Finland
Finland: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) was 35,715 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Finland, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Finland is 35,715, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 17.7% on the previous year and up 56.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Finland peaked at 35,715 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,331, in 1998.
That places Finland 42nd out of 135 countries with data for 2024, 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 Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4,331 | — |
| 1999 | 4,847 | +11.9% |
| 2000 | 5,570 | +14.9% |
| 2001 | 6,288 | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 6,760 | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 7,361 | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 7,915 | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 8,442 | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 11,514 | +36.4% |
| 2007 | 10,066 | -12.6% |
| 2008 | 11,303 | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 12,596 | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 14,097 | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 15,707 | +11.4% |
| 2012 | 17,636 | +12.3% |
| 2013 | 21,859 | +23.9% |
| 2014 | 22,757 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 23,142 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 23,197 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 24,168 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 23,714 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 23,794 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 23,591 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 24,666 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 26,774 | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 30,346 | +13.3% |
| 2024 | 35,715 | +17.7% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 35,715 is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,327, 1.4× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Finland's 35,715 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 21,947, 1.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,589 | 4,331 | 4,847 | 2 |
| 2000s | 8,782 | 5,570 | 12,596 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,007 | 14,097 | 24,168 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,218 | 23,591 | 35,715 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More education data for Finland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,938 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,144 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,036 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 89,318 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 543,350 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 360,117 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0641 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Finland?
- Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Finland was 35,715 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 35,715 in 2024.
- What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,331 in 1998.
- How does Finland rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- Finland ranks 42nd out of 135 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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