Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Nepal
Nepal: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 108,273 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Nepal, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 108,273 for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.6% on the previous year and up 235.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Nepal peaked at 108,273 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4,410, in 1998.
That places Nepal 10th 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4,410 | — |
| 1999 | 4,445 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 5,038 | +13.3% |
| 2001 | 5,939 | +17.9% |
| 2002 | 7,188 | +21.0% |
| 2003 | 8,123 | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 8,712 | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 10,401 | +19.4% |
| 2006 | 12,415 | +19.4% |
| 2007 | 16,339 | +31.6% |
| 2008 | 20,136 | +23.2% |
| 2009 | 25,237 | +25.3% |
| 2010 | 27,424 | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 29,831 | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 29,619 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 32,253 | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 35,846 | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 40,661 | +13.4% |
| 2016 | 49,575 | +21.9% |
| 2017 | 64,480 | +30.1% |
| 2018 | 82,189 | +27.5% |
| 2019 | 93,519 | +13.8% |
| 2020 | 99,012 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 89,121 | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 95,300 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 108,273 | +13.6% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 108,273 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11,955, 9.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 108,273 is above the median for South Asia, which is 58,994, 1.8× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,428 | 4,410 | 4,445 | 2 |
| 2000s | 11,953 | 5,038 | 25,237 | 10 |
| 2010s | 48,540 | 27,424 | 93,519 | 10 |
| 2020s | 97,926 | 89,121 | 108,273 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More education data for Nepal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 124,257 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 263,796 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 752,326 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 609,324 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.67 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1204 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Nepal?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Nepal was 108,273 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 108,273 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,410 in 1998.
- How does Nepal rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Nepal ranks 10th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 235.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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