Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes number in Bhutan
Bhutan: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes number was 4,575 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bhutan, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bhutan is 4,575 number, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 190.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bhutan peaked at 4,575 number in 2018 and was at its lowest, 745 number, in 2001.
That places Bhutan 134th out of 205 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Bhutan, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 980 number | — |
| 1999 | 965 number | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 1,017 number | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 745 number | -26.7% |
| 2002 | 939 number | +26.0% |
| 2003 | 856 number | -8.8% |
| 2004 | 845 number | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 1,092 number | +29.2% |
| 2006 | 1,184 number | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 1,371 number | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 1,577 number | +15.0% |
| 2009 | 1,925 number | +22.1% |
| 2010 | 2,211 number | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 2,378 number | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 3,479 number | +46.3% |
| 2013 | 3,677 number | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 4,088 number | +11.2% |
| 2015 | 4,118 number | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 4,529 number | +10.0% |
| 2017 | 4,395 number | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 4,575 number | +4.1% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 4,575 number is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,185 number, 45% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 4,575 number is below the median for South Asia, which is 37,061 number, 12% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 972.5 number | 965 number | 980 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,155 number | 745 number | 1,925 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,717 number | 2,211 number | 4,575 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 131 Rwanda 4,851 number compare
- 132 Mauritania 4,826 number compare
- 133 Madagascar 4,623 number compare
- 135 El Salvador 4,553 number compare
- 136 Dominican Republic 4,410 number compare
- 137 Panama 3,844 number compare
More education data for Bhutan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 93.39 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 89.5 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,995 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,961 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,905 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,735 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,821 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,759 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.26 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bhutan?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Bhutan was 4,575 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 4,575 number in 2018.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 745 number in 2001.
- How does Bhutan rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Bhutan ranks 134th out of 205 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 190.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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.