International students in higher education: 130.2 thousand in 2025/'26, 3.9 times as much as in 2005/'06

International students in higher education, 2005/'06 – 2025/'26, in thousand. The highest point was 2024/'25 (131.0).

Source: CBS, tabel 85124NED (Hoger onderwijs; internationale studenten, nationaliteit) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026 · selection: Geslacht: Totaal mannen en vrouwenOpen the table Single block

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International students in higher education: 130.2 thousand in 2025/'26, 3.9 times as much as in 2005/'06

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