Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Germany
Germany: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male was 59,512 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Germany, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Germany stood at 59,512.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Germany peaked at 114,243 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Germany ranks 9th of 235 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Germany, 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 | 52,162 | — |
| 1999 | 53,432 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 54,807 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 57,498 | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 58,484 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 63,885 | +9.2% |
| 2004 | 57,795 | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 64,495 | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 71,030 | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 78,676 | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 83,297 | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 93,033 | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 105,232 | +13.1% |
| 2011 | 114,243 | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 55,673 | -51.3% |
| 2013 | 56,397 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 55,893 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 55,115 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 55,844 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 58,048 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 58,157 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 57,578 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 57,185 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 58,260 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 58,397 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 59,512 | +1.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 59,512 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,635, 22.6× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Germany's 59,512 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,059, 8.4× the median. (54 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Germany 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 | -51.3% | 114,243 | 55,673 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,559 | 0 | 53,432 | 10 |
| 2000s | 68,300 | 54,807 | 93,033 | 10 |
| 2010s | 67,218 | 55,115 | 114,243 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58,338 | 57,185 | 59,512 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More education data for Germany
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 618,670 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,242 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.35 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.27 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.97 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.31 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0396 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Germany?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Germany was 59,512 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 114,243 in 2011.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Germany rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Germany ranks 9th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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