Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Philippines
Philippines: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 41,440 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Philippines, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 41,440 for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 37.8% on the previous year and up 251.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Philippines peaked at 41,440 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5,082, in 1999.
That places Philippines 34th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5,086 | — |
| 1999 | 5,082 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 5,531 | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 5,894 | +6.6% |
| 2002 | 6,375 | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 6,903 | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 7,229 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 7,445 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 7,782 | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 8,228 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 8,757 | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 9,960 | +13.7% |
| 2010 | 11,875 | +19.2% |
| 2011 | 11,626 | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 11,353 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 11,787 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 13,329 | +13.1% |
| 2015 | 14,462 | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 16,242 | +12.3% |
| 2017 | 17,098 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 18,632 | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 22,376 | +20.1% |
| 2020 | 26,162 | +16.9% |
| 2021 | 25,996 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 30,064 | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 41,440 | +37.8% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 41,440 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13,820, 3.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 41,440 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,904, 10.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,084 | 5,082 | 5,086 | 2 |
| 2000s | 7,410 | 5,531 | 9,960 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,878 | 11,353 | 22,376 | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,916 | 25,996 | 41,440 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More education data for Philippines
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 495,843 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 201,568 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 983,812 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.87 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1128 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Philippines?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Philippines was 41,440 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 41,440 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,082 in 1999.
- How does Philippines rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Philippines ranks 34th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 251.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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