Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes number in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes number was 44,875 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Turkmenistan, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Turkmenistan stood at 44,875 number.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and up 553.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Turkmenistan peaked at 51,065 number in 2015 and was at its lowest, 4,386 number, in 2002.
That places Turkmenistan 26th out of 205 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4,955 number | — |
| 1999 | 4,804 number | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 4,681 number | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 4,449 number | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 4,386 number | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 5,072 number | +15.6% |
| 2004 | 5,271 number | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 4,849 number | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 5,063 number | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 5,108 number | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 6,872 number | +34.5% |
| 2009 | 9,621 number | +40.0% |
| 2010 | 16,561 number | +72.1% |
| 2011 | 22,060 number | +33.2% |
| 2012 | 29,788 number | +35.0% |
| 2013 | 38,680 number | +29.9% |
| 2014 | 47,543 number | +22.9% |
| 2015 | 51,065 number | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 47,872 number | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 46,223 number | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 44,875 number | -2.9% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 44,875 number is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10,800 number, 4.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 44,875 number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,973 number, 2.8× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,880 number | 4,804 number | 4,955 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 5,537 number | 4,386 number | 9,621 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 38,296 number | 16,561 number | 51,065 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
More education data for Turkmenistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,747 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 82 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.00 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 631,199 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.3347 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0842 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 631,199 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Turkmenistan?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Turkmenistan was 44,875 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 51,065 number in 2015.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,386 number in 2002.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Turkmenistan ranks 26th out of 205 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 553.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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.