Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Zambia

Zambia: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 2,081 in 2023. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2023)
2,081
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
141st
of 205 countries
All-time high
2,249
in 2014
All-time low
1,995
in 2022
Years of data
12
2012–2023

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

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2012201720232012: 2.0k2013: 2.1k2014: 2.2k2015: 2.1k2016: 2.2k2017: 2.2k2018: 2.2k2019: 2.2k2020: 2.2k2021: 2.1k2022: 2.0k2023: 2.1k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Zambia is 2,081, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Zambia peaked at 2,249 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1,995, in 2022.

Zambia ranks 141st of 205 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2,153 2,040 2,249 8
2020s 2,082 1,995 2,173 4

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 138 Namibia 2,127 compare
  2. 139 Qatar 2,085 compare
  3. 140 Bahrain 2,082 compare
  4. 142 Bahamas 1,967 compare
  5. 143 Armenia 1,944 compare
  6. 144 Guatemala 1,815 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Zambia?
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Zambia was 2,081 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 2,249 in 2014.
What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 1,995 in 2022.
How does Zambia rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
Zambia ranks 141st out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Zambia 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