Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 76,328 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bangladesh, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 76,328 for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 19.5% on the previous year and up 104.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bangladesh peaked at 76,328 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 7,677, in 1998.
That places Bangladesh 17th out of 210 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.
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7,677 | — |
| 1999 | 8,050 | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 8,739 | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 10,472 | +19.8% |
| 2002 | 12,390 | +18.3% |
| 2003 | 16,120 | +30.1% |
| 2004 | 15,027 | -6.8% |
| 2005 | 14,837 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 14,814 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 15,996 | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 16,778 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 19,352 | +15.3% |
| 2010 | 22,015 | +13.8% |
| 2011 | 22,948 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 23,004 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 37,332 | +62.3% |
| 2014 | 53,120 | +42.3% |
| 2015 | 55,939 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 62,168 | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 57,944 | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 50,150 | -13.5% |
| 2019 | 44,364 | -11.5% |
| 2020 | 49,922 | +12.5% |
| 2021 | 53,201 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 63,882 | +20.1% |
| 2023 | 76,328 | +19.5% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 76,328 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11,955, 6.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 76,328 is above the median for South Asia, which is 58,994, 1.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,864 | 7,677 | 8,050 | 2 |
| 2000s | 14,452 | 8,739 | 19,352 | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,898 | 22,015 | 62,168 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60,833 | 49,922 | 76,328 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More education data for Bangladesh
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 571,690 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 387,056 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.77 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16.69 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0961 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bangladesh?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bangladesh was 76,328 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 76,328 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,677 in 1998.
- How does Bangladesh rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Bangladesh ranks 17th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 104.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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