Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Ireland
Ireland: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male was 6,662 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Ireland, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Ireland is 6,662, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Ireland peaked at 20,523 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Ireland ranks 92nd 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 Ireland, 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 | 19,410 | — |
| 1999 | 19,197 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 17,590 | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 15,530 | -11.7% |
| 2002 | 15,206 | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 15,808 | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 17,408 | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 19,112 | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 19,762 | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 19,259 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 18,053 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 18,468 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 19,932 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 20,523 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 7,720 | -62.4% |
| 2013 | 6,871 | -11.0% |
| 2014 | 6,472 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 6,253 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 5,992 | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 6,113 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 6,280 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 6,408 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 6,155 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 6,320 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 6,787 | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 6,662 | -1.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 6,662 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,635, 2.5× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 6,662 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,059, 94% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Ireland 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 | -62.4% | 20,523 | 7,720 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,861 | 0 | 19,410 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,620 | 15,206 | 19,762 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,256 | 5,992 | 20,523 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,481 | 6,155 | 6,787 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 89 South Africa 7,118 compare
- 90 Mali 6,852 compare
- 91 Guinea-Bissau 6,797 compare
- 93 Bosnia and Herzegovina 6,641 compare
- 94 Haiti 6,632 compare
- 95 Australia 6,615 compare
More education data for Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 32,531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,942 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,745 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 49,975 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Ireland?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Ireland was 6,662 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 20,523 in 2011.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Ireland ranks 92nd out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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