Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in India

India: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes was 45,700 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
45,700
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
32nd
of 135 countries
All-time high
49,348
in 2020
All-time low
6,988
in 2000
Years of data
20
2000–2023

Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in India, 2000–2023

10.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k2000201120232000: 7.0k2001: 7.8k2002: 8.1k2003: 7.7k2004: 7.6k2005: 11.3k2006: 12.4k2011: 27.5k2012: 28.3k2013: 34.4k2014: 39.0k2015: 42.0k2016: 44.8k2017: 46.7k2018: 46.1k2019: 47.4k2020: 49.3k2021: 48.0k2022: 46.7k2023: 45.7k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

India recorded 45,700 for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in 2023.

The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 32.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in India peaked at 49,348 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6,988, in 2000.

That places India 32nd out of 135 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8,848 6,988 12,374 7
2010s 39,582 27,531 47,424 9
2020s 47,436 45,700 49,348 4

Countries ranked near India

  1. 29 Portugal 56,775 compare
  2. 30 Czechia 56,276 compare
  3. 31 Kyrgyzstan 55,827 compare
  4. 33 New Zealand 44,171 compare
  5. 34 Hungary 43,137 compare
  6. 35 Jordan 43,075 compare

See the full ranking of 349 places β†’

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All data for India β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in India?
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in India was 45,700 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 49,348 in 2020.
What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 6,988 in 2000.
How does India rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
India ranks 32nd out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India 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