Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in United States
United States: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 50,188 in 2023. β Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in United States, 1970β2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in United States stood at 50,188.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 44.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in United States peaked at 70,310 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places United States 15th out of 228 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 8,334 | 0 | 43,320 | 10 |
| 2000s | 57,309 | 45,452 | 65,836 | 10 |
| 2010s | 43,705 | 33,326 | 70,310 | 10 |
| 2020s | 48,201 | 45,792 | 50,188 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 12 Iran, Islamic Republic of 53,110 compare
- 13 France 50,913 compare
- 14 Turkmenistan 50,295 compare
- 16 Egypt, Arab Republic of 49,080 compare
- 17 Ukraine 48,786 compare
- 18 Morocco 42,169 compare
More education data for United States
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 17.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 97.0% (2022)
- Primary education, teachers 1.78 million (2023)
- Fertility rate vs mean years of schooling 1.62 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary, female 97.0% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in United States?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in United States was 50,188 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 70,310 in 2011.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does United States rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- United States ranks 15th out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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