Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes number in South Asia
South Asia: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes number was 627,841 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South Asia, 1997–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South Asia stood at 627,841 number. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 8.9% on the previous year and up 125.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South Asia peaked at 627,841 number in 2018 and was at its lowest, 96,376 number, in 1997.
That places South Asia 20th out of 45 groups 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 South Asia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 96,376 number | — |
| 1998 | 96,376 number | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 98,516 number | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 108,231 number | +9.9% |
| 2001 | 122,810 number | +13.5% |
| 2002 | 157,927 number | +28.6% |
| 2003 | 181,864 number | +15.2% |
| 2004 | 196,545 number | +8.1% |
| 2005 | 212,290 number | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 218,095 number | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 244,957 number | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 278,255 number | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 311,773 number | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 328,140 number | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 329,718 number | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 315,325 number | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 336,127 number | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 391,638 number | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 450,505 number | +15.0% |
| 2016 | 525,538 number | +16.7% |
| 2017 | 576,400 number | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 627,841 number | +8.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 97,089 number | 96,376 number | 98,516 number | 3 |
| 2000s | 203,275 number | 108,231 number | 311,773 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 431,248 number | 315,325 number | 627,841 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More education data for South Asia
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5.84 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 152.88 million (2024)
- Population ages 15-64 68.1% (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 160.82 million (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0959 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, per capita 0.0911 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South Asia?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South Asia was 627,841 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 627,841 number in 2018.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 96,376 number in 1997.
- How does South Asia rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- South Asia ranks 20th out of 45 groups with data for 2018.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.