Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Netherlands
Netherlands: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male was 8,263 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8,263
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
79th
of 235 countries
All-time high
13,613
in 2011
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Netherlands, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Netherlands is 8,263, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and up 29.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Netherlands peaked at 13,613 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places Netherlands 79th out of 235 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Netherlands, 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 | 11,163 | — |
| 1999 | 11,587 | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 11,266 | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 11,057 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 11,170 | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 11,616 | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 7,612 | -34.5% |
| 2005 | 9,336 | +22.6% |
| 2006 | 10,043 | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 10,531 | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 8,344 | -20.8% |
| 2009 | 11,288 | +35.3% |
| 2010 | 12,650 | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 13,613 | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 6,942 | -49.0% |
| 2013 | 6,398 | -7.8% |
| 2014 | 7,096 | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 7,134 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 7,964 | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 8,549 | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 8,236 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 8,895 | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 8,634 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 7,927 | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 8,009 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 8,263 | +3.2% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 8,263 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,635, 3.1× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 8,263 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,059, 1.2× the median. (54 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,275 | 0 | 11,587 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,226 | 7,612 | 11,616 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,748 | 6,398 | 13,613 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,208 | 7,927 | 8,634 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More education data for Netherlands
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 118,472 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23,856 (1985)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 247,743 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 240,049 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.14 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0937 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.064 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Netherlands?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Netherlands was 8,263 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 13,613 in 2011.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Netherlands rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Netherlands ranks 79th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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