Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 50,821 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Azerbaijan, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Azerbaijan is 50,821, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 127.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Azerbaijan peaked at 51,176 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4,149, in 2004.
That places Azerbaijan 27th 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 Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5,097 | — |
| 1999 | 5,142 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 5,079 | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 4,229 | -16.7% |
| 2002 | 6,368 | +50.6% |
| 2003 | 6,063 | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 4,149 | -31.6% |
| 2005 | 4,338 | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 4,850 | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 5,149 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 7,516 | +46.0% |
| 2009 | 10,290 | +36.9% |
| 2010 | 14,447 | +40.4% |
| 2011 | 19,129 | +32.4% |
| 2012 | 16,794 | -12.2% |
| 2013 | 22,313 | +32.9% |
| 2014 | 32,623 | +46.2% |
| 2015 | 39,960 | +22.5% |
| 2016 | 44,135 | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 42,783 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 44,177 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 44,183 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 42,131 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 44,900 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 51,176 | +14.0% |
| 2023 | 50,821 | -0.7% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 50,821 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13,820, 3.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 50,821 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16,557, 3.1× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,120 | 5,097 | 5,142 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5,803 | 4,149 | 10,290 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,054 | 14,447 | 44,183 | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,257 | 42,131 | 51,176 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
More education data for Azerbaijan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 116,398 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,610 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 107,195 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 94,762 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 603,966 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0592 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Azerbaijan?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Azerbaijan was 50,821 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 51,176 in 2022.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,149 in 2004.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Azerbaijan ranks 27th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan 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