Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in Iran
Iran: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) was 20,580 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Iran, 2003–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Iran stood at 20,580 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 1,569.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Iran peaked at 21,036 number in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,233 number, in 2008.
That places Iran 45th out of 127 countries with data for 2018, 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 Iran, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,450 number | — |
| 2004 | 1,791 number | +23.5% |
| 2005 | 1,932 number | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 2,322 number | +20.2% |
| 2007 | 2,092 number | -9.9% |
| 2008 | 1,233 number | -41.1% |
| 2009 | 1,451 number | +17.7% |
| 2010 | 3,182 number | +119.3% |
| 2011 | 4,342 number | +36.5% |
| 2012 | 4,512 number | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 7,057 number | +56.4% |
| 2014 | 11,288 number | +60.0% |
| 2016 | 18,698 number | +65.6% |
| 2017 | 21,036 number | +12.5% |
| 2018 | 20,580 number | -2.2% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 20,580 number is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,464 number, 2.8× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Iran's 20,580 number is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11,402 number, 1.8× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,753 number | 1,233 number | 2,322 number | 7 |
| 2010s | 11,337 number | 3,182 number | 21,036 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More education data for Iran
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.5 (2020)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.9 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 406,399 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 108,066 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 519,698 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 505,053 (2020)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.62 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 9.09 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.31 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Iran?
- Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Iran was 20,580 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 21,036 number in 2017.
- What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,233 number in 2008.
- How does Iran rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- Iran ranks 45th out of 127 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,569.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.