Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes number in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes number was 50,004 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bangladesh, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 50,004 number for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in 2018.
The figure is down 13.7% on the previous year and up 188.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bangladesh peaked at 62,191 number in 2016 and was at its lowest, 7,677 number, in 1998.
That places Bangladesh 21st out of 205 countries with data for 2018, 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 number in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7,677 number | — |
| 1999 | 8,050 number | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 8,769 number | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 10,276 number | +17.2% |
| 2002 | 12,373 number | +20.4% |
| 2003 | 16,102 number | +30.1% |
| 2004 | 15,155 number | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 15,092 number | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 15,237 number | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 16,495 number | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 17,345 number | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 20,042 number | +15.5% |
| 2010 | 22,355 number | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 23,140 number | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 23,037 number | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 37,235 number | +61.6% |
| 2014 | 53,063 number | +42.5% |
| 2015 | 55,991 number | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 62,191 number | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 57,916 number | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 50,004 number | -13.7% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 50,004 number is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,185 number, 4.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 50,004 number is above the median for South Asia, which is 37,061 number, 1.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,864 number | 7,677 number | 8,050 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 14,689 number | 8,769 number | 20,042 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,770 number | 22,355 number | 62,191 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More education data for Bangladesh
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.61 (2018)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 94.14 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 571,690 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 387,056 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.77 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16.69 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bangladesh?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bangladesh was 50,004 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 62,191 number in 2016.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,677 number in 1998.
- How does Bangladesh rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Bangladesh ranks 21st out of 205 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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 (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Students who have crossed a national or territorial border for the purpose of education and are now enrolled outside their country of origin.