Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Romania
Romania: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male was 10,691 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Romania, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Romania is 10,691, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 10.2% on the previous year and down 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Romania peaked at 28,419 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places Romania 69th 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 Romania, 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 | 11,125 | — |
| 1999 | 11,111 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 13,140 | +18.3% |
| 2001 | 15,552 | +18.4% |
| 2002 | 17,022 | +9.5% |
| 2003 | 18,295 | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 18,364 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 18,386 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 20,560 | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 20,828 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 21,891 | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 23,021 | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 25,101 | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 28,419 | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 11,678 | -58.9% |
| 2013 | 11,981 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 12,095 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 11,831 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 12,590 | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 13,473 | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 14,140 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 12,321 | -12.9% |
| 2020 | 12,604 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 13,443 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 11,900 | -11.5% |
| 2023 | 10,691 | -10.2% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 10,691 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,635, 4.1× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Romania's 10,691 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,059, 1.5× the median. (54 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Romania 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 | -58.9% | 28,419 | 11,678 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,224 | 0 | 11,125 | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,706 | 13,140 | 23,021 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,363 | 11,678 | 28,419 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,160 | 10,691 | 13,443 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 66 Israel 11,147 compare
- 67 Cote d'Ivoire 11,071 compare
- 68 United Arab Emirates 10,753 compare
- 70 Chile 10,628 compare
- 71 Singapore 9,472 compare
- 72 Switzerland 9,315 compare
More education data for Romania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 125,405 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,415 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 267,679 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 254,147 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 873,154 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7448 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0458 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Romania?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Romania was 10,691 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 28,419 in 2011.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Romania rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Romania ranks 69th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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