Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in Ghana
Ghana: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) was 6,905 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Ghana, 2007–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Ghana is 6,905 number, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.8% on the previous year and up 150.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Ghana peaked at 17,821 number in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1,899 number, in 2007.
That places Ghana 66th out of 127 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,899 number | — |
| 2008 | 2,754 number | +45.0% |
| 2011 | 5,682 number | +106.3% |
| 2012 | 9,132 number | +60.7% |
| 2013 | 10,801 number | +18.3% |
| 2014 | 15,683 number | +45.2% |
| 2015 | 17,821 number | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 15,999 number | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 12,978 number | -18.9% |
| 2018 | 9,975 number | -23.1% |
| 2019 | 6,905 number | -30.8% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 6,905 number is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,377 number, 2.9× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 6,905 number is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,020 number, 3.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,326 number | 1,899 number | 2,754 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 11,664 number | 5,682 number | 17,821 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More education data for Ghana
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.93 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.23 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 174,414 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,902 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 949,095 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 913,117 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6567 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Ghana?
- Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Ghana was 6,905 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 17,821 number in 2015.
- What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,899 number in 2007.
- How does Ghana rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- Ghana ranks 66th out of 127 countries with data for 2019.
- Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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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Total number of students who have crossed a national or territorial border for the purpose of education and are now enrolled in tertiary institutions outside their country of origin.