Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 16,306 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kyrgyzstan, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kyrgyzstan stood at 16,306.
The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 175.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 16,843 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,886, in 2003.
That places Kyrgyzstan 83rd out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 students studying in Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5,091 | — |
| 1999 | 5,259 | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 3,116 | -40.7% |
| 2001 | 3,366 | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 3,587 | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 2,886 | -19.5% |
| 2004 | 3,232 | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 3,084 | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 3,646 | +18.2% |
| 2007 | 4,084 | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 4,317 | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 4,473 | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 4,988 | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 5,629 | +12.9% |
| 2012 | 5,918 | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 5,912 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 8,369 | +41.6% |
| 2015 | 9,440 | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 11,476 | +21.6% |
| 2017 | 11,402 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 12,814 | +12.4% |
| 2019 | 13,019 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 13,831 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 15,026 | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 16,843 | +12.1% |
| 2023 | 16,306 | -3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,175 | 5,091 | 5,259 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,579 | 2,886 | 4,473 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,897 | 4,988 | 13,019 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,502 | 13,831 | 16,843 | 4 |
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More education data for Kyrgyzstan
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 26,847 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 62.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 31.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 98.95 (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 99.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kyrgyzstan?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kyrgyzstan was 16,306 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 16,843 in 2022.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,886 in 2003.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 83rd out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 175.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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