Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in China (People’s Republic of)
China (People’s Republic of): Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 513,974 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in China (People’s Republic of), 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in China (People’s Republic of) stood at 513,974.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 45.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in China (People’s Republic of) peaked at 636,262 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places China (People’s Republic of) 1st out of 228 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,214 | 0 | 137,674 | 10 |
| 2000s | 329,926 | 156,814 | 508,745 | 10 |
| 2010s | 445,454 | 335,542 | 636,262 | 10 |
| 2020s | 506,351 | 489,720 | 513,974 | 4 |
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More education data for China (People’s Republic of)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.7% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.4% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 99.6% (2024)
- Primary education, teachers 6.74 million (2024)
- Fertility rate vs mean years of schooling 1.01 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary, female 100.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in China (People’s Republic of)?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in China (People’s Republic of) was 513,974 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in China (People’s Republic of)?
- The highest recorded value was 636,262 in 2011.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in China (People’s Republic of)?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does China (People’s Republic of) rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- China (People’s Republic of) ranks 1st out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in China (People’s Republic of)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China (People’s Republic of) data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release