Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Uganda
Uganda: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 4,202 in 2023. β Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Uganda, 1970β2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Uganda stood at 4,202.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 33.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Uganda peaked at 5,452 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places Uganda 116th out of 228 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 526 | 0 | 2,661 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,283 | 2,733 | 4,439 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,627 | 3,075 | 5,452 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,986 | 3,802 | 4,202 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More education data for Uganda
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 54.7% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 43.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 106.2% (2017)
- Primary education, teachers 207,238 (2017)
- Fertility rate vs mean years of schooling 4.17 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary, female 106.8% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Uganda?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Uganda was 4,202 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 5,452 in 2011.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Uganda rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Uganda ranks 116th out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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