In 2024, Austria led with 25.53% of international students in Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics, while Colombia had the lowest at 0.25%. The United Kingdom saw a 7.51% growth, while Hungary and Estonia experienced increases of 15.1% and 13.78% respectively, showing rising international interest. Germany and Chile reported strong interest growth at around 14% and 22% respectively. Conversely, Sweden and Australia saw declines of -3.74% and -8.7% respectively, indicating challenges in attracting international students.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential European Union policy changes could further influence international student trends in Europe, possibly impacting countries like Austria and Germany.
- Asia's growing educational market presents opportunities for countries like Japan and South Korea to increase their international student share.
- Economic and political shifts could influence Australia and the United Kingdom, key destinations for international students, potentially altering their attractiveness.
Top countries in International Students in Tertiary Education in Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, as a Share of All Students Enrolled in This Field by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Students Enrolled in This Field | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 25.53 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 20.32 | 2023 | +3.93% | +7.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 19.82 | 2023 | +6.46% | +15.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 18.75 | 2023 | +8.43% | +13.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 16.77 | 2023 | +11.25% | +14.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 15.79 | 2023 | -3.52% | -3.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 14.71 | 2023 | +2.11% | +1.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 14.03 | 2023 | -0.71% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 11.78 | 2023 | -12.28% | -8.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 10.06 | 2023 | +1.06% | +1.9% | View data |
