Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 509 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of recorded 509 for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in 2023.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of peaked at 5,172 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of ranks 181st of 235 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, 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 | 5,172 | — |
| 1999 | 1,105 | -78.6% |
| 2000 | 833 | -24.6% |
| 2001 | 697 | -16.3% |
| 2002 | 739 | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 803 | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 1,130 | +40.7% |
| 2005 | 1,309 | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 1,165 | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 1,860 | +59.7% |
| 2008 | 2,218 | +19.2% |
| 2009 | 2,165 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 1,995 | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 1,395 | -30.1% |
| 2012 | 746 | -46.5% |
| 2013 | 804 | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 772 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 845 | +9.5% |
| 2016 | 830 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 758 | -8.7% |
| 2018 | 676 | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 503 | -25.6% |
| 2020 | 633 | +25.8% |
| 2021 | 612 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 520 | -15.0% |
| 2023 | 509 | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 627.7 | 0 | 5,172 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,292 | 697 | 2,218 | 10 |
| 2010s | 932.4 | 503 | 1,995 | 10 |
| 2020s | 568.5 | 509 | 633 | 4 |
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More education data for Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 5 (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 18.9% (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 68.4% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Fertility rate vs mean years of schooling 1.78 (2024)
- Womens educational attainment vs fertility 1.78 (2023)
- Fertility rate vs share of women between 25 and 29 years old with no e 1.78 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of was 509 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 5,172 in 1998.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Korea, Democratic People's Republic of rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Korea, Democratic People's Republic of ranks 181st out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 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