Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Germany
Germany: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 59,512 in 2023. β Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Germany, 1970β2023
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 228 countries on this measure, 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 | 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
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 62.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 13.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 10 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 102.6% (2024)
- Primary education, teachers 283,851 (2024)
- Fertility rate vs mean years of schooling 1.45 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary, female 103.0% (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 228 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release