Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Somalia
Somalia: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 16,504 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Somalia, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Somalia is 16,504, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 284.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Somalia peaked at 16,504 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,089, in 2004.
That places Somalia 81st 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 … both sexes UIS in Somalia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,409 | — |
| 1999 | 2,410 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2,427 | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 2,213 | -8.8% |
| 2002 | 2,526 | +14.1% |
| 2003 | 2,263 | -10.4% |
| 2004 | 2,089 | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 2,217 | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 2,350 | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 2,492 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 2,855 | +14.6% |
| 2009 | 3,140 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 3,533 | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 3,621 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 4,003 | +10.5% |
| 2013 | 4,297 | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 4,577 | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 5,190 | +13.4% |
| 2016 | 5,997 | +15.5% |
| 2017 | 6,138 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 7,181 | +17.0% |
| 2019 | 9,454 | +31.7% |
| 2020 | 11,659 | +23.3% |
| 2021 | 13,279 | +13.9% |
| 2022 | 16,167 | +21.7% |
| 2023 | 16,504 | +2.1% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 16,504 is above the median for low income countries, which is 7,253, 2.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 16,504 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7,852, 2.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,410 | 2,409 | 2,410 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2,457 | 2,089 | 3,140 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,399 | 3,533 | 9,454 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,402 | 11,659 | 16,504 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More education data for Somalia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,504 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 676 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 882 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 115,828 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,607 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -7.59 % change on previous year (1986)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0253 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Somalia?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Somalia was 16,504 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 16,504 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,089 in 2004.
- How does Somalia rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Somalia ranks 81st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 284.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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