In 2024, Australia leads with 1.38 thousand international PhD students in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), followed by Switzerland (0.985 thousand) and Finland (0.825 thousand). Over the past year, significant growth was noted in Chile (42.03%), Iceland (19.14%), and Bulgaria (22.22%). Conversely, Sweden saw a decline of -2.5%. The average annual growth rate over the last five years indicates dynamic shifts, particularly high in Hungary (23.72%) and Estonia (11.88%).
Future trends to watch include the ongoing rise in ICT PhDs in Australia and Switzerland due to robust academic infrastructure. Emerging players like Chile and Hungary could increasingly attract international ICT talent, driven by favorable educational policies and growing tech sectors.
Top countries in International PhDs Students in Information and Communication Technologies by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Australia | 1,380 | 2023 | +0.75% | +1.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Switzerland | 985 | 2023 | +11.55% | +9.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 825 | 2023 | +7.42% | +10.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 547.94 | 2023 | +0.91% | -2.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 321.67 | 2023 | +3.16% | +3.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 281 | 2023 | +8.08% | +10.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 258 | 2023 | +15.18% | +23.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 142 | 2023 | +8.4% | +11.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Brazil | 86 | 2023 | +1.18% | +3.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 30 | 2023 | +15.38% | +22.22% | View data |
