Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 83,503 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kazakhstan, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kazakhstan is 83,503 number, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 78.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kazakhstan peaked at 90,213 number in 2016 and was at its lowest, 20,374 number, in 1998.
That places Kazakhstan 8th 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 students studying in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 20,374 number | — |
| 1999 | 20,525 number | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 20,467 number | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 23,620 number | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 27,577 number | +16.8% |
| 2003 | 25,714 number | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 27,530 number | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 29,161 number | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 27,240 number | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 29,546 number | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 46,804 number | +58.4% |
| 2009 | 35,939 number | -23.2% |
| 2010 | 39,478 number | +9.8% |
| 2011 | 42,341 number | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 42,499 number | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 54,172 number | +27.5% |
| 2014 | 66,998 number | +23.7% |
| 2015 | 78,259 number | +16.8% |
| 2016 | 90,213 number | +15.3% |
| 2017 | 84,852 number | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 83,503 number | -1.6% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 83,503 number is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10,800 number, 7.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 83,503 number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,973 number, 5.2× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20,450 number | 20,374 number | 20,525 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 29,360 number | 20,467 number | 46,804 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 64,702 number | 39,478 number | 90,213 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
- 5 South Korea 101,774 number compare
- 6 France 99,488 number compare
- 7 United States 84,349 number compare
- 9 Nepal 81,917 number compare
- 10 Saudi Arabia 77,406 number compare
- 11 Nigeria 76,338 number compare
More education data for Kazakhstan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 251,627 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 638 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 505,387 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 476,418 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.58 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6994 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0756 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kazakhstan?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Kazakhstan was 83,503 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 90,213 number in 2016.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,374 number in 1998.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Kazakhstan ranks 8th out of 205 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.