Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Iceland

Iceland: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 1,511 in 2023. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2023)
1,511
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
151st
of 205 countries
All-time high
2,018
in 2018
All-time low
1,423
in 2016
Years of data
12
2012–2023

Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Iceland, 2012–2023

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2012201720232012: 1.5k2013: 1.6k2014: 1.5k2015: 1.4k2016: 1.4k2017: 1.5k2018: 2.0k2019: 1.6k2020: 1.5k2021: 1.6k2022: 1.5k2023: 1.5k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Iceland is 1,511, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Iceland peaked at 2,018 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,423, in 2016.

Iceland ranks 151st of 205 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1,568 1,423 2,018 8
2020s 1,538 1,511 1,569 4

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  5. 153 Lesotho 1,459 compare
  6. 154 Eswatini 1,419 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Iceland?
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Iceland was 1,511 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 2,018 in 2018.
What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 1,423 in 2016.
How does Iceland rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
Iceland ranks 151st out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Iceland 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, female (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, female (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 5,393 data points, 2011–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release