Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Finland
Finland: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male was 2,990 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Finland, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Finland is 2,990, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 7.6% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Finland peaked at 10,275 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places Finland 125th out of 235 countries with data for 2023, 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 outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Finland, 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 | 9,150 | — |
| 1999 | 9,600 | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 9,888 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 9,810 | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 10,035 | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 10,275 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 5,793 | -43.6% |
| 2005 | 5,710 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 6,035 | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 6,129 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 6,661 | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 7,192 | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 7,525 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 7,795 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 3,005 | -61.4% |
| 2013 | 3,025 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 3,206 | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 3,346 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 3,666 | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 3,942 | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 4,029 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 4,026 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 3,933 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 3,578 | -9.0% |
| 2022 | 3,237 | -9.5% |
| 2023 | 2,990 | -7.6% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 2,990 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,635, 1.1× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Finland's 2,990 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,059, 42% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Finland 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 | -61.4% | 7,795 | 3,005 |
| 2004 | -43.6% | 10,275 | 5,793 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,875 | 0 | 9,600 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,753 | 5,710 | 10,275 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,356 | 3,005 | 7,795 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,434 | 2,990 | 3,933 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More education data for Finland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,938 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,144 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,036 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 89,318 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 543,350 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 360,117 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0641 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Finland?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Finland was 2,990 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 10,275 in 2003.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Finland rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Finland ranks 125th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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