Estonia vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe, both sexes

Estonia
2,304
in 2024
South Africa
1,750
in 2023
Estonia rank
52nd
South Africa rank
55th

Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe, both sexes over time

  • Estonia
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Estonia currently reports 2,304 against 1,750 in South Africa, a difference of 554.

That makes Estonia's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 1999 it was South Africa ahead.

Estonia ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 55th of 123 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Estonia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Estonia South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 754 2,506 1,752 South Africa
2000s 771.8 3,330 2,559 South Africa
2010s 1,856 2,626 769.05 South Africa
2020s 2,645 1,524 1,121 Estonia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from europe, both sexes, Estonia or South Africa?
Estonia, at 2,304 against 1,750 in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from europe, both sexes between Estonia and South Africa?
554, with Estonia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and South Africa?
25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
How do Estonia and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from europe, both sexes?
Estonia ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 55th of 123 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe, 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

Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
328 places, 6,290 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release