Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in UIS: Central Asia

UIS: Central Asia: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 388,772 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
388,772
Change on year
down 5.2%
Rank
131st
of 221 groups
All-time high
409,945
in 2022
All-time low
58,283
in 2000
Years of data
27
1997–2023

Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in UIS: Central Asia, 1997–2023

100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1997201020231997: 59.7k1998: 59.7k1999: 60.4k2000: 58.3k2001: 59.5k2002: 68.0k2003: 67.2k2004: 72.5k2005: 81.5k2006: 87.8k2007: 95.9k2008: 123.2k2009: 118.3k2010: 132.4k2011: 146.7k2012: 149.9k2013: 175.1k2014: 220.9k2015: 248.4k2016: 274.1k2017: 267.5k2018: 290.7k2019: 319.9k2020: 366.2k2021: 389.7k2022: 409.9k2023: 388.8k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

UIS: Central Asia recorded 388,772 for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in 2023.

That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and up 122.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in UIS: Central Asia peaked at 409,945 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 58,283, in 2000.

That places UIS: Central Asia 131st out of 221 groups 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 59,942 59,736 60,355 3
2000s 83,234 58,283 123,229 10
2010s 222,563 132,365 319,901 10
2020s 388,638 366,175 409,945 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in UIS: Central Asia?
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in UIS: Central Asia was 388,772 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in UIS: Central Asia?
The highest recorded value was 409,945 in 2022.
What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in UIS: Central Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 58,283 in 2000.
How does UIS: Central Asia rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
UIS: Central Asia ranks 131st out of 221 groups with data for 2023.
Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in UIS: Central Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 122.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this UIS: Central Asia 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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Indicator
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 11,332 data points, 1997–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release