Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in Turkey
Turkey: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) was 301,634 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Turkey, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Turkey stood at 301,634. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 23.6% on the previous year and up 454.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Turkey peaked at 301,634 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12,729, in 2003.
That places Turkey 7th out of 135 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Turkey, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18,662 | — |
| 1999 | 18,337 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 17,654 | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 16,656 | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 16,328 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 12,729 | -22.0% |
| 2004 | 15,298 | +20.2% |
| 2005 | 18,166 | +18.7% |
| 2006 | 19,079 | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 19,257 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 20,219 | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 21,898 | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 25,838 | +18.0% |
| 2011 | 31,118 | +20.4% |
| 2012 | 38,590 | +24.0% |
| 2013 | 54,387 | +40.9% |
| 2014 | 48,183 | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 72,178 | +49.8% |
| 2016 | 87,903 | +21.8% |
| 2017 | 108,076 | +22.9% |
| 2018 | 125,138 | +15.8% |
| 2019 | 154,505 | +23.5% |
| 2020 | 185,047 | +19.8% |
| 2021 | 224,048 | +21.1% |
| 2022 | 244,027 | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 301,634 | +23.6% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 301,634 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,760, 38.9× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 301,634 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 21,947, 13.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,500 | 18,337 | 18,662 | 2 |
| 2000s | 17,728 | 12,729 | 21,898 | 10 |
| 2010s | 74,592 | 25,838 | 154,505 | 10 |
| 2020s | 238,689 | 185,047 | 301,634 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More education data for Turkey
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 788,294 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,302 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.05 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 980,973 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 12.31 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.54 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0649 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Turkey?
- Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Turkey was 301,634 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 301,634 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,729 in 2003.
- How does Turkey rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- Turkey ranks 7th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 454.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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