Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Ghana

Ghana: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes was 5,150 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
5,150
Change on year
up 8.1%
World rank
87th
of 135 countries
All-time high
17,821
in 2015
All-time low
1,899
in 2007
Years of data
16
2007–2024

Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Ghana, 2007–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2007201520242007: 1.9k2008: 2.8k2011: 5.7k2012: 9.1k2013: 10.8k2014: 15.7k2015: 17.8k2016: 16.0k2017: 13.0k2018: 10.0k2019: 6.9k2020: 5.7k2021: 5.3k2022: 5.4k2023: 4.8k2024: 5.2k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Ghana recorded 5,150 for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in 2024.

That represents a change of up 8.1% on the previous year and down 67.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Ghana peaked at 17,821 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1,899, in 2007.

Ghana ranks 87th of 135 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2,326 1,899 2,754 2
2010s 11,664 5,682 17,821 9
2020s 5,270 4,765 5,718 5

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 84 Algeria 5,746 compare
  2. 85 Republic of Moldova 5,669 compare
  3. 86 Colombia 5,448 compare
  4. 88 Mongolia 4,558 compare
  5. 89 Niger 4,348 compare
  6. 90 Estonia 4,336 compare

See the full ranking of 349 places β†’

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All data for Ghana β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Ghana?
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Ghana was 5,150 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 17,821 in 2015.
What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 1,899 in 2007.
How does Ghana rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
Ghana ranks 87th out of 135 countries with data for 2024.
Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is down 67.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana 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