Australia · students reference

Information only: enrollment-scale estimates from host-country agencies (Open Doors, HESA, IRCC, etc.). Verify via the source links—not Huaren World sign-ups.

Chinese students (this country)

Chinese nationality students in Australian higher ed (Dept of Education)

Reference enrollment: ~150k (2024)
Source: Australian Department of Education

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Year-by-year (same definition, up to 30-year window)

Up to 30 calendar years ending in 2024; 21 year(s) on file for this definition (2000–2024). Most countries only publish census years or recent annual tables—not every calendar year is comparable. Verify gaps via source links.

Chinese nationality students in Australian higher ed (Dept of Education)

Data year	Reference value	Source
2000	~28k	Source
2002	~35k	Source
2003	~32k	Source
2005	~45k	Source
2006	~40k	Source
2008	~87k	Source
2009	~75k	Source
2010	~95k	Source
2011	~90k	Source
2012	~85k	Source
2013	~90k	Source
2015	~140k	Source
2016	~120k	Source
2017	~160k	Source
2018	~180k	Source
2019	~190k	Source
2020	~160k	Source
2021	~160k	Source
2022	~160k	Source
2023	~150k	Source
2024	~150k	Source

Trend (by data year)

Only years matching the current reference definition are linked; mismatched years are excluded. (2000 → 2024)

Chinese nationality students in Australian higher ed (Dept of Education)

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