Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Portugal
Portugal: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes was 56,775 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Portugal, 2000–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 56,775 for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in 2023. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 13.7% on the previous year and up 290.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 56,775 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8,102, in 2008.
That places Portugal 29th 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.
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11,177 | — |
| 2002 | 15,692 | +40.4% |
| 2003 | 15,483 | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 16,155 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 17,010 | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 17,077 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 17,950 | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 8,102 | -54.9% |
| 2009 | 9,135 | +12.7% |
| 2010 | 11,034 | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 13,356 | +21.0% |
| 2012 | 18,525 | +38.7% |
| 2013 | 14,541 | -21.5% |
| 2014 | 14,883 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 16,888 | +13.5% |
| 2017 | 22,194 | +31.4% |
| 2018 | 28,122 | +26.7% |
| 2019 | 35,755 | +27.1% |
| 2020 | 44,005 | +23.1% |
| 2021 | 47,072 | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 49,916 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 56,775 | +13.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14,198 | 8,102 | 17,950 | 9 |
| 2010s | 19,478 | 11,034 | 35,755 | 9 |
| 2020s | 49,442 | 44,005 | 56,775 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 52,131 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 62.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 12.7% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 110.99 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 111.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Portugal?
- Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Portugal was 56,775 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 56,775 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,102 in 2008.
- How does Portugal rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- Portugal ranks 29th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 290.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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