Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in Samoa
Samoa: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male was 719 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Samoa, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Samoa is 719, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Samoa peaked at 982 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places Samoa 175th 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 Samoa, 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 | 972 | — |
| 1999 | 981 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 982 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 958 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 924 | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 899 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 861 | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 845 | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 781 | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 753 | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 690 | -8.4% |
| 2009 | 715 | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 714 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 737 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 549 | -25.5% |
| 2013 | 498 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 545 | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 521 | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 655 | +25.7% |
| 2017 | 640 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 678 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 643 | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 594 | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 662 | +11.4% |
| 2022 | 701 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 719 | +2.6% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's 719 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,878, 12% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Samoa's 719 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,289, 56% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 195.3 | 0 | 981 | 10 |
| 2000s | 840.8 | 690 | 982 | 10 |
| 2010s | 618 | 498 | 737 | 10 |
| 2020s | 669 | 594 | 719 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
More education data for Samoa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,211 (2010)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 397 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,580 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,585 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,964 (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 34,962 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1171 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1604 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Samoa?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Samoa was 719 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 982 in 2000.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Samoa rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Samoa ranks 175th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa 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