International Student Enrolments in Australia Post-Pandemic

Key Results on International Education Year Australia 2022:

  • This data provides information about international student enrolments in Australian educational institutions, comparing numbers from 2021, 2019 (pre-pandemic), and as of April 2023.
  • There was an 8% increase in the number of international students studying in Australian educational institutions compared to 2021, with a total of 619,371 students. However, when compared to 2019 (pre-pandemic), there was a decrease of 18%, equivalent to -137,342 students.
  • Total enrolments in 2022 increased by 4% compared to 2021, with a total of 746,387 enrolments. However, when compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, there was a significant decrease of 22%, equivalent to -205,978 enrolments.
  • Total commencements in 2022 increased significantly by 39% compared to 2021, with a total of 393,066 commencements. However, when compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, there was a decrease of 23%, equivalent to -117,381 commencements.
  • As of 13 March 2023, 89% of student visa holders were in Australia, which is an increase from 74% on 14 March 2022. This suggests that more international students have returned to Australia after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ENROLMENTS IN AUSTRALIA

Nationality 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 % change
2019 (pre-covid)		 % change 2021 2022 market share
China 255,097 260,047 229,433 198,903 177,471 -31.8% -10.8% 23.8%
India 107,578 142,884 147,566 128,626 128,979 -9.7% 0.3% 17.3%
Nepal 51,962 68,916 70,696 59,368 71,806 4.2% 21.0% 9.6%
Colombia 26,039 31,707 32,663 23,453 28,437 -10.3% 21.3% 3.8%
Vietnam 29,895 31,739 29,494 24,663 26,434 -16.7% 7.2% 3.5%
Thailand 27,682 26,031 22,318 16,002 25,792 -0.9% 61.2% 3.5%
Brazil 40,585 40,750 33,374 21,668 24,554 -39.7% 13.3% 3.3%
Philippines 12,688 21,128 24,708 20,177 21,442 1.5% 6.3% 2.9%
Pakistan 16,531 19,085 19,672 17,347 20,935 9.7% 20.7% 2.8%
Indonesia 20,840 22,639 22,301 19,552 20,235 -10.6% 3.5% 2.7%
Other Markets 283,696 287,439 247,772 186,266 200,302 -30.3% 7.5% 26.8%
Total 872,593 952,365 879,997 716,025 746,387 -21.6% 4.2%  

Source: full report is available on Austrade.

The table shows the nationality-wise data for market share percentage changes in international arrivals for selected countries from 2018 to 2022. The countries included are China, India, Nepal, Colombia, Vietnam, Thailand, Brazil, Philippines, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Other Markets.

  1. China experienced a decline in market share from 255,097 in 2018 to 177,471 in 2022, resulting in a percentage change of -31.8% from 2019 (pre-covid) to 2022, and a percentage change of -10.8% from 2021 to 2022.
  2. India saw a decrease in market share from 107,578 in 2018 to 128,979 in 2022, with a percentage change of -9.7% from 2019 to 2022, and a slight increase of 0.3% from 2021 to 2022.
  3. Nepal witnessed an increase in market share from 51,962 in 2018 to 71,806 in 2022, resulting in a percentage change of 4.2% from 2019 to 2022, and a percentage change of 21.0% from 2021 to 2022.
  4. Colombia had a decline in market share from 26,039 in 2018 to 28,437 in 2022, resulting in a percentage change of -10.3% from 2019 to 2022, and a percentage change of 21.3% from 2021 to 2022.
  5. Vietnam experienced a decline in market share from 29,895 in 2018 to 26,434 in 2022, resulting in a percentage change of -16.7% from 2019 to 2022, and a percentage change of 7.2% from 2021 to 2022.
  6. Thailand saw a significant increase in market share from 27,682 in 2018 to 25,792 in 2022, resulting in a percentage change of -0.9% from 2019 to 2022, and a substantial percentage change of 61.2% from 2021 to 2022.
  7. Brazil witnessed a decline in market share from 40,585 in 2018 to 24,554 in 2022, resulting in a percentage change of -39.7% from 2019 to 2022, and a percentage change of 13.3% from 2021 to 2022.
  8. The Philippines had an increase in market share from 12,688 in 2018 to 21,442 in 2022, resulting in a percentage change of 1.5% from 2019 to 2022, and a percentage change of 6.3% from 2021 to 2022.
  9. Pakistan witnessed an increase in market share from 16,531 in 2018 to 20,935 in 2022, resulting in a percentage change of 9.7% from 2019 to 2022, and a percentage change of 20.7% from 2021 to 2022.
  10. Indonesia experienced a decline in market share from 20,840 in 2018 to 20,235 in 2022, resulting in a percentage change of -10.6% from 2019 to 2022, and a percentage change of 3.5% from 2021 to 2022.
  11. Other Markets had a decline in market share from 283,696 in 2018 to 200,302 in 2022, resulting in a percentage change of -30.3% from 2019 to 2022

 

COMMENCEMENTS IN AUSTRALIA

Nationality 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 % change
2019 (precovid)		 % change 2021 2022 market share
China 129,050 124,463 92,429 75,834 69,902 -43.8% -7.8% 17.8%
India 58,818 77,327 63,260 48,236 70,231 -9.2% 45.6% 17.9%
Nepal 29,609 34,464 29,988 21,715 42,084 22.1% 93.8% 10.7%
Colombia 17,966 21,757 20,373 12,326 19,335 -11.1% 56.9% 4.9%
Vietnam 14,456 16,370 12,921 9,403 13,776 -15.8% 46.5% 3.5%
Thailand 15,568 14,957 11,334 7,587 18,599 24.3% 145.1% 4.7%
Brazil 27,016 25,880 18,084 10,033 15,908 -38.5% 58.6% 4.0%
Philippines 7,323 13,896 11,617 8,265 13,334 -4.0% 61.3% 3.4%
Pakistan 7,900 9,801 9,346 6,976 11,955 22.0% 71.4% 3.0%
Indonesia 10,363 11,345 9,795 7,914 9,843 -13.2% 24.4% 2.5%
Other Markets 160,324 160,187 117,096 74,755 108,099 -32.5% 44.6% 27.5%
Total 478,393 510,447 396,243 283,044 393,066

 

  1. China had the highest market share in 2018 with 129,050 units, which decreased to 69,902 units in 2022, reflecting a significant decline of 43.8%. The market share also decreased from 17.8% in 2021 to 17.9% in 2022, indicating a slight negative growth of -7.8%.
  2. India experienced an increase in market share from 58,818 units in 2018 to 70,231 units in 2022, with a peak of 77,327 units in 2019. However, there was a decline of 9.2% in 2022 compared to the pre-COVID year of 2019. The market share also increased from 17.9% in 2021 to 17.9% in 2022, indicating a growth of 45.6% compared to the pre-COVID year of 2019.
  3. Nepal showed consistent growth in market share from 29,609 units in 2018 to 42,084 units in 2022, reflecting an overall growth of 42.1%. The market share also increased from 10.7% in 2021 to 10.7% in 2022, indicating a substantial growth of 93.8% compared to the pre-COVID year of 2019.
  4. Colombia experienced a decline in market share from 17,966 units in 2018 to 19,335 units in 2022, reflecting an overall growth of 7.6%. However, there was a decline of 11.1% in 2022 compared to the pre-COVID year of 2019. The market share also increased from 4.9% in 2021 to 4.9% in 2022, indicating a growth of 56.9% compared to the pre-COVID year of 2019.
  5. Vietnam showed a decline in market share from 14,456 units in 2018 to 13,776 units in 2022, reflecting an overall decline of -4.7%. However, there was a growth of 46.5% in 2022 compared to the pre-COVID year of 2019. The market share also increased from 3.5% in 2021 to 3.5% in 2022, indicating a growth of 46.5% compared to the pre-COVID year of 2019.
  6. Thailand experienced a decline in market share from 15,568 units in 2018 to 18,599 units in 2022, reflecting an overall growth of 19.4%. There was a substantial growth of 145.1% in 2022 compared to the pre-COVID year of 2019. The market share also increased from 4.7% in 2021 to 4.7% in 2022, indicating a growth of 145.1% compared to the pre-COVID year of 2019.
  7. Brazil showed a decline in market share from 27,016 units in 2018 to 15,908 units in 2022, reflecting an overall decline of -41.1%. However, there was a growth of 58.6% in 2022 compared to the pre-COVID year of 2019. The market share also increased from 4.0% in 2021 to 4.0% in 2022, indicating a growth of 58.6% compared to the pre-COVID year 
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