Canada: university and college enrollment of international students 2001-2022

Published by Statista Research Department, Jan 23, 2025
In 2022, the total number of international students enrolled in postsecondary institutions in Canada increased by 64,524 persons (+15.99 percent) compared to 2021. Therefore, the total number in Canada reached a peak in 2022 with 468,087 persons.

Number of international students enrolled in postsecondary institutions in Canada from 2001 to 2022

CharacteristicNumber of international students
2022 468,087
2021 403,563
2020 374,280
2019 389,112
2018 342,012
2017 296,559
2016 256,563
2015 228,972
2014 217,449
2013 199,116
2012 174,270
2011 158,142
2010 142,173
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November 2024

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Canada

Survey time period

2001 to 2022

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Adapted from Statistics Canada, statcan.gc.ca, 2000 to 2022. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

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