Saudi Arabia vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from
Saudi Arabia
120
in 2024
South Africa
90
in 2023
Saudi Arabia rank
13th
South Africa rank
15th
Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 120 against 90 in South Africa, a difference of 30.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 15th of 120 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 | 0 | 3 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 15.43 | 46.57 | 31.14 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 307.7 | 301.5 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 89.67 | 144.33 | 54.67 | 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, Saudi Arabia or South Africa?
- Saudi Arabia, at 120 against 90 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from between Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 30, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 15th of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from Rwanda, 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