Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Japan

Japan: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 19,449 in 2023. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2023)
19,449
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
32nd
of 205 countries
All-time high
19,924
in 2020
All-time low
17,050
in 2021
Years of data
12
2012–2023

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

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2012201720232012: 18.8k2013: 18.4k2014: 18.6k2015: 17.1k2016: 18.0k2017: 17.9k2018: 18.8k2019: 19.3k2020: 19.9k2021: 17.1k2022: 18.1k2023: 19.4k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Japan recorded 19,449 for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 5.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Japan peaked at 19,924 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 17,050, in 2021.

Japan ranks 32nd of 205 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 18,362 17,059 19,291 8
2020s 18,626 17,050 19,924 4

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 29 Hong Kong (China) 19,789 compare
  2. 30 United Kingdom 19,771 compare
  3. 31 Sri Lanka 19,653 compare
  4. 33 Mexico 19,218 compare
  5. 34 Egypt 18,944 compare
  6. 35 Algeria 18,650 compare

See the full ranking of 431 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Japan?
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Japan was 19,449 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 19,924 in 2020.
What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 17,050 in 2021.
How does Japan rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
Japan ranks 32nd out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Japan 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