Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in South Korea
South Korea: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) was 143,939 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in South Korea, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in South Korea stood at 143,939. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.8% on the previous year and up 174.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in South Korea peaked at 143,939 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,538, in 1998.
South Korea ranks 12th of 135 countries on this measure, 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 South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,538 | — |
| 1999 | 2,869 | +13.0% |
| 2000 | 3,373 | +17.6% |
| 2001 | 3,850 | +14.1% |
| 2002 | 4,956 | +28.7% |
| 2003 | 7,843 | +58.3% |
| 2004 | 10,778 | +37.4% |
| 2005 | 15,497 | +43.8% |
| 2006 | 22,260 | +43.6% |
| 2007 | 31,943 | +43.5% |
| 2008 | 40,322 | +26.2% |
| 2009 | 50,030 | +24.1% |
| 2010 | 59,194 | +18.3% |
| 2011 | 62,675 | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 59,472 | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 55,536 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 52,451 | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 54,540 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 61,888 | +13.5% |
| 2017 | 70,796 | +14.4% |
| 2018 | 84,749 | +19.7% |
| 2019 | 98,857 | +16.6% |
| 2020 | 111,568 | +12.9% |
| 2021 | 118,528 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 123,280 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 127,624 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 143,939 | +12.8% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 143,939 is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,327, 5.5× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 143,939 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 40,611, 3.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,704 | 2,538 | 2,869 | 2 |
| 2000s | 19,085 | 3,373 | 50,030 | 10 |
| 2010s | 66,016 | 52,451 | 98,857 | 10 |
| 2020s | 124,988 | 111,568 | 143,939 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More education data for South Korea
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 233,046 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 76 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 434,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 412,067 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.66 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.51 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0484 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in South Korea?
- Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in South Korea was 143,939 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 143,939 in 2024.
- What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,538 in 1998.
- How does South Korea rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- South Korea ranks 12th out of 135 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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