South Africa vs United Kingdom: Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from
South Africa
13
in 2023
United Kingdom
12
in 2023
South Africa rank
26th
United Kingdom rank
28th
Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 13 against 12 in United Kingdom, a difference of 1.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1998 it was United Kingdom ahead.
South Africa ranks 26th and United Kingdom ranks 28th of 121 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | United Kingdom |
| 2000s | 0 | 10.5 | 10.5 | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 12.7 | 12.9 | 0.2 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 12 | 11.25 | 0.75 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from, South Africa or United Kingdom?
- South Africa, at 13 against 12 in United Kingdom as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from between South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 1, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from?
- South Africa ranks 26th and United Kingdom ranks 28th of 121 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from Burkina Faso, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release