Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Japan
Japan: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male was 14,093 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Japan, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Japan is 14,093, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.4% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Japan peaked at 63,496 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Japan ranks 53rd of 235 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Japan, 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 | 56,793 | — |
| 1999 | 58,095 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 58,934 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 61,338 | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 63,298 | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 62,085 | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 60,631 | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 63,496 | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 58,851 | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 55,992 | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 50,686 | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 45,336 | -10.6% |
| 2010 | 41,916 | -7.5% |
| 2011 | 38,771 | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 16,658 | -57.0% |
| 2013 | 15,101 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 15,273 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 13,538 | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 13,663 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 13,858 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 13,318 | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 12,956 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 12,982 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 12,379 | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 13,245 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 14,093 | +6.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 14,093 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,635, 5.3× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Japan's 14,093 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,289, 10.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Japan 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 | -57.0% | 38,771 | 16,658 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,489 | 0 | 58,095 | 10 |
| 2000s | 58,065 | 45,336 | 63,496 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,505 | 12,956 | 41,916 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,175 | 12,379 | 14,093 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More education data for Japan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 627,777 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1999)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.50 million (1999)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.46 million (1999)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.25 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0502 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Japan?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Japan was 14,093 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 63,496 in 2005.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Japan rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Japan ranks 53rd out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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