Hong Kong, China vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern
Hong Kong, China
172
in 2024
South Africa
91
in 2023
Hong Kong, China rank
64th
South Africa rank
67th
Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern over time
- Hong Kong, China
- South Africa
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 172 against 91 in South Africa, a difference of 81.
That makes Hong Kong, China's figure about 1.9 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Hong Kong, China ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 64th and South Africa ranks 67th of 133 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 0 | 1 | Hong Kong, China |
| 2010s | 87.26 | 179.11 | 91.85 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 153.75 | 115 | 38.75 | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern, Hong Kong, China or South Africa?
- Hong Kong, China, at 172 against 91 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern between Hong Kong, China and South Africa?
- 81, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Hong Kong, China and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 64th and South Africa ranks 67th of 133 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (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