Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Pakistan
Pakistan: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 114,849 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Pakistan, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Pakistan stood at 114,849. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 27.7% on the previous year and up 185.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Pakistan peaked at 114,849 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 15,405, in 1998.
Pakistan ranks 9th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 15,405 | — |
| 1999 | 15,858 | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 16,665 | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 18,415 | +10.5% |
| 2002 | 21,308 | +15.7% |
| 2003 | 22,368 | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 23,801 | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 24,601 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 26,366 | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 28,643 | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 31,177 | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 35,041 | +12.4% |
| 2010 | 38,058 | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 39,896 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 37,974 | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 40,177 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 44,090 | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 47,042 | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 51,122 | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 52,402 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 56,499 | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 58,251 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 63,409 | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 70,988 | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 89,913 | +26.7% |
| 2023 | 114,849 | +27.7% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 114,849 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11,955, 9.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 114,849 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 31,786, 3.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,632 | 15,405 | 15,858 | 2 |
| 2000s | 24,838 | 16,665 | 35,041 | 10 |
| 2010s | 46,551 | 37,974 | 58,251 | 10 |
| 2020s | 84,790 | 63,409 | 114,849 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More education data for Pakistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.04 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 440,233 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 5.05 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.90 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 19.70 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.38 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.101 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Pakistan?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Pakistan was 114,849 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 114,849 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,405 in 1998.
- How does Pakistan rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Pakistan ranks 9th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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