Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Denmark
Denmark: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male was 2,635 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Denmark, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Denmark stood at 2,635.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Denmark peaked at 6,545 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Denmark ranks 131st of 235 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 5,939 | — |
| 1999 | 6,200 | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 6,405 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 6,191 | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 6,416 | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 6,545 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 5,224 | -20.2% |
| 2005 | 5,300 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 5,132 | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 5,038 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 5,056 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 5,296 | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 5,524 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 6,166 | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 2,852 | -53.7% |
| 2013 | 2,514 | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 2,559 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 2,412 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 2,387 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 2,424 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 2,666 | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 2,683 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 2,771 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 2,638 | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 2,712 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 2,635 | -2.8% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 2,635 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,635, 1.0× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 2,635 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,059, 37% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | -53.7% | 6,166 | 2,852 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,214 | 0 | 6,200 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,660 | 5,038 | 6,545 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,219 | 2,387 | 6,166 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,689 | 2,635 | 2,771 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Denmark?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Denmark was 2,635 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 6,545 in 2003.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Denmark rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Denmark ranks 131st out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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