Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Iceland

Iceland: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes was 2,089 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
2,089
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
104th
of 135 countries
All-time high
2,102
in 2022
All-time low
194
in 1998
Years of data
24
1998–2023

Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Iceland, 1998–2023

05001.0k1.5k2.0k1998201020231998: 1941999: 2072000: 4032001: 4212002: 4722003: 5802004: 4892006: 7152007: 7832008: 7202009: 7832010: 8892011: 1.1k2012: 1.2k2013: 1.2k2014: 1.5k2016: 1.3k2017: 1.2k2018: 1.4k2019: 1.5k2020: 1.6k2021: 1.7k2022: 2.1k2023: 2.1k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Iceland recorded 2,089 for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in 2023.

That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 67.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Iceland peaked at 2,102 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 194, in 1998.

That places Iceland 104th out of 135 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 200.5 194 207 2
2000s 596.22 403 783 9
2010s 1,262 889 1,546 9
2020s 1,892 1,636 2,102 4

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 101 Tajikistan, Republic of 2,238 compare
  2. 102 Botswana 2,172 compare
  3. 103 Namibia 2,132 compare
  4. 105 Sri Lanka 1,773 compare
  5. 106 Barbados 1,714 compare
  6. 107 Guinea 1,327 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 Iceland?
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Iceland was 2,089 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 2,102 in 2022.
What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 194 in 1998.
How does Iceland rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
Iceland ranks 104th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 67.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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