Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kuwait

Kuwait: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 21,972 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
21,972
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
61st
of 205 countries
All-time high
24,620
in 2018
All-time low
5,175
in 1998
Years of data
26
1998–2023

Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kuwait, 1998–2023

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k1998201020231998: 5.2k1999: 5.2k2000: 5.5k2001: 5.8k2002: 6.2k2003: 5.7k2004: 6.6k2005: 6.4k2006: 6.4k2007: 6.8k2008: 7.9k2009: 8.6k2010: 9.1k2011: 10.0k2012: 14.5k2013: 14.4k2014: 19.4k2015: 20.9k2016: 22.6k2017: 22.9k2018: 24.6k2019: 24.1k2020: 24.3k2021: 24.0k2022: 22.7k2023: 22.0k

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 205 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 58 Cyprus 23,542 compare
  2. 59 Kenya 23,211 compare
  3. 60 Poland 22,840 compare
  4. 62 Bolivia 21,077 compare
  5. 63 Chile 20,535 compare
  6. 64 Singapore 20,488 compare

See the full ranking of 431 places β†’

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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 205 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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Indicator
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 11,332 data points, 1997–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release