Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Syria
Syria: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 105,160 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Syria, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Syria stood at 105,160. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 333.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Syria peaked at 105,160 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12,742, in 1998.
That places Syria 11th 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 12,742 | — |
| 1999 | 12,763 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 13,002 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 13,578 | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 14,456 | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 14,795 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 16,149 | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 17,097 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 16,895 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 17,406 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 18,417 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 18,137 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 15,781 | -13.0% |
| 2011 | 17,429 | +10.4% |
| 2012 | 18,787 | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 24,275 | +29.2% |
| 2014 | 29,817 | +22.8% |
| 2015 | 35,959 | +20.6% |
| 2016 | 43,702 | +21.5% |
| 2017 | 50,410 | +15.3% |
| 2018 | 61,445 | +21.9% |
| 2019 | 71,749 | +16.8% |
| 2020 | 86,208 | +20.2% |
| 2021 | 99,239 | +15.1% |
| 2022 | 103,916 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 105,160 | +1.2% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 105,160 is above the median for low income countries, which is 7,253, 14.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 105,160 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 31,786, 3.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,752 | 12,742 | 12,763 | 2 |
| 2000s | 15,993 | 13,002 | 18,417 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36,935 | 15,781 | 71,749 | 10 |
| 2020s | 98,631 | 86,208 | 105,160 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More education data for Syria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,596 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,421 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 75,782 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 72,747 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.088 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Syria?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Syria was 105,160 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 105,160 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,742 in 1998.
- How does Syria rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Syria ranks 11th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 333.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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