Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Mexico

Mexico: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes was 72,888 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
72,888
Change on year
up 41.8%
World rank
25th
of 135 countries
All-time high
72,888
in 2023
All-time low
1,892
in 2002
Years of data
12
1999–2023

Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Mexico, 1999–2023

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k1999201120231999: 2.3k2001: 1.9k2002: 1.9k2013: 8.0k2015: 10.0k2016: 12.7k2017: 25.1k2018: 7.2k2019: 33.3k2020: 43.5k2021: 51.4k2023: 72.9k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Mexico is 72,888, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

That represents a change of up 41.8% on the previous year and up 808.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Mexico peaked at 72,888 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,892, in 2002.

Mexico ranks 25th of 135 countries on this measure, 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
1990s 2,293 2,293 2,293 1
2000s 1,918 1,892 1,943 2
2010s 16,048 7,223 33,271 6
2020s 55,913 43,458 72,888 3

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 22 Austria 92,054 compare
  2. 23 Senegal 83,758 compare
  3. 24 Hong Kong (China) 73,833 compare
  4. 26 Singapore 71,239 compare
  5. 27 Switzerland 67,805 compare
  6. 28 Belgium 57,281 compare

See the full ranking of 349 places β†’

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All data for Mexico β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Mexico?
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Mexico was 72,888 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 72,888 in 2023.
What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 1,892 in 2002.
How does Mexico rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
Mexico ranks 25th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 808.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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