Countries ranked by the total number of international students enrolled in higher education institutions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics. The United States hosts more international students than any other country with...
About: Countries by International Student Enrolment 2024
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Countries ranked by the total number of international students enrolled in higher education institutions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics. The United States hosts more international students than any other country with over one million enrolled — maintaining its dominance despite growing competition from the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, and reflecting the global prestige of American research universities and the professional opportunities available to graduates in the US job market.
Key Findings
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United States leads with 1,057 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 576 · median: 555.
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Gap in 2024: United States is 5.7× larger than Japan.
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Countries by International Student Enrolment 2024
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Data Points
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8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
1,057
United States
International Students Enrolled (Thousands) · 2024
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Metrics
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International Students Enrolled (Thousands)
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | United States | 1,057 | 1,057 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Canada | 800 | 800 | +0% |
| 🥉 | United Kingdom | 680 | 680 | +0% |
| 4 | Australia | 620 | 620 | +0% |
| 5 | China | 490 | 490 | +0% |
| 6 | Germany | 415 | 415 | +0% |
| 7 | France | 360 | 360 | +0% |
| 8 | Japan | 185 | 185 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
1,057
Maximum
185
Minimum
576
Average
555
Median
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