Iceland vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from Central Asia, both sexes

Iceland
4
in 2023
South Africa
9
in 2023
Iceland rank
72nd
South Africa rank
71st

Inbound internationally mobile students from Central Asia, both sexes over time

  • Iceland
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 9 against 4 in Iceland, a difference of 5.

That makes South Africa's figure about 2.2 times Iceland's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 14 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Iceland ahead.

Iceland ranks 72nd and South Africa ranks 71st of 122 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 1 0 1 Iceland
2000s 5 0 5 Iceland
2010s 2.75 5 2.25 South Africa
2020s 6 7.5 1.5 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from central asia, both sexes, Iceland or South Africa?
South Africa, at 9 against 4 in Iceland as of 2023.
What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from central asia, both sexes between Iceland and South Africa?
5, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and South Africa?
14 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
How do Iceland and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from central asia, both sexes?
Iceland ranks 72nd and South Africa ranks 71st of 122 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from Central Asia, 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

Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from Central Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
235 places, 4,152 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release