Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 34,833 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Afghanistan, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Afghanistan is 34,833, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 159.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Afghanistan peaked at 34,833 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,437, in 1999.
That places Afghanistan 42nd out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,469 | — |
| 1999 | 2,437 | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 2,454 | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 2,467 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 2,544 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 2,549 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 2,612 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 2,957 | +13.2% |
| 2006 | 3,437 | +16.2% |
| 2007 | 3,974 | +15.6% |
| 2008 | 4,579 | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 5,527 | +20.7% |
| 2010 | 7,841 | +41.9% |
| 2011 | 9,448 | +20.5% |
| 2012 | 9,874 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 13,400 | +35.7% |
| 2014 | 19,535 | +45.8% |
| 2015 | 24,256 | +24.2% |
| 2016 | 28,748 | +18.5% |
| 2017 | 29,828 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 30,524 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 31,831 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 33,144 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 34,238 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 34,068 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 34,833 | +2.2% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 34,833 is above the median for low income countries, which is 7,253, 4.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 34,833 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 31,786, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,453 | 2,437 | 2,469 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,310 | 2,454 | 5,527 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,528 | 7,841 | 31,831 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,071 | 33,144 | 34,833 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More education data for Afghanistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Afghanistan?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Afghanistan was 34,833 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 34,833 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,437 in 1999.
- How does Afghanistan rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Afghanistan ranks 42nd out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan 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, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release