Source: UNESCO, Institute for Statistics, Accessed Feb. 2023; K = Thousand M = Million
Growing Opportunity
International Student numbers have grown each year since early 2000s. Student numbers declined during COVID, but has return to growth since. Many international students come to faith and are discipled through campus ministries, increasing the importance of such ministries.
From Asia to the World
Young people from China and India dominate the global international student population. Western Anglophone nations like the U.S., U.K. and Australia remain the most popular destinations for international students. Asia and Latin America are growing as receiving destinations.
Countries Receiving Students
Source: UNESCO, Institute for Statistics, Accessed Feb. 2023
Countries Sending Students
Source: UNESCO, Institute for Statistics, Accessed Feb. 2023
