Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Vietnam
Vietnam: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 128,186 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Vietnam, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Vietnam is 128,186, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and up 128.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Vietnam peaked at 139,051 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7,774, in 1998.
That places Vietnam 5th 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 Vietnam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7,774 | — |
| 1999 | 8,085 | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 9,309 | +15.1% |
| 2001 | 10,722 | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 12,541 | +17.0% |
| 2003 | 15,232 | +21.5% |
| 2004 | 16,898 | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 20,220 | +19.7% |
| 2006 | 23,614 | +16.8% |
| 2007 | 28,714 | +21.6% |
| 2008 | 36,427 | +26.9% |
| 2009 | 43,811 | +20.3% |
| 2010 | 47,329 | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 51,419 | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 53,446 | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 56,050 | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 59,534 | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 68,109 | +14.4% |
| 2016 | 82,751 | +21.5% |
| 2017 | 94,732 | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 108,443 | +14.5% |
| 2019 | 125,660 | +15.9% |
| 2020 | 138,912 | +10.5% |
| 2021 | 139,051 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 134,278 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 128,186 | -4.5% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 128,186 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13,820, 9.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 128,186 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,904, 32.8× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,930 | 7,774 | 8,085 | 2 |
| 2000s | 21,749 | 9,309 | 43,811 | 10 |
| 2010s | 74,747 | 47,329 | 125,660 | 10 |
| 2020s | 135,107 | 128,186 | 139,051 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More education data for Vietnam
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 456,146 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 64,555 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.15 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.99 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 9.61 million (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.88 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.44 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0879 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Vietnam?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Vietnam was 128,186 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 139,051 in 2021.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,774 in 1998.
- How does Vietnam rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Vietnam ranks 5th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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