Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Kuwait
Kuwait: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 21,972 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kuwait, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kuwait is 21,972, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 52.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kuwait peaked at 24,620 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 5,175, in 1998.
Kuwait ranks 61st of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5,175 | — |
| 1999 | 5,201 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 5,541 | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 5,849 | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 6,246 | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 5,706 | -8.6% |
| 2004 | 6,640 | +16.4% |
| 2005 | 6,381 | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 6,437 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 6,837 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 7,856 | +14.9% |
| 2009 | 8,638 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 9,055 | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 9,977 | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 14,524 | +45.6% |
| 2013 | 14,370 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 19,435 | +35.2% |
| 2015 | 20,855 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 22,573 | +8.2% |
| 2017 | 22,943 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 24,620 | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 24,128 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 24,324 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 24,019 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 22,690 | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 21,972 | -3.2% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 21,972 is above the median for high income countries, which is 8,555, 2.6× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 21,972 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 31,786, 69% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,188 | 5,175 | 5,201 | 2 |
| 2000s | 6,613 | 5,541 | 8,638 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,248 | 9,055 | 24,620 | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,251 | 21,972 | 24,324 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0608 units per person (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kuwait?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kuwait was 21,972 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 24,620 in 2018.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,175 in 1998.
- How does Kuwait rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Kuwait ranks 61st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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