South Africa vs WB: Small States: Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and
South Africa
2,087
in 2023
WB: Small States
21,768
in 2023
South Africa rank
43rd
WB: Small States rank
42nd
Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and over time
- South Africa
- WB: Small States
How they compare
WB: Small States currently reports 21,768 against 2,087 in South Africa, a difference of 19,681.
That makes WB: Small States's figure about 10.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, WB: Small States has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 43rd and WB: Small States ranks 42nd of 126 countries.
WB: Small States has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: Small States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 247 | 6,561 | 6,314 | WB: Small States |
| 2000s | 1,529 | 7,919 | 6,390 | WB: Small States |
| 2010s | 3,629 | 14,321 | 10,692 | WB: Small States |
| 2020s | 1,879 | 20,275 | 18,396 | WB: Small States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from north america and, South Africa or WB: Small States?
- WB: Small States, at 21,768 against 2,087 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from north america and between South Africa and WB: Small States?
- 19,681, with WB: Small States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: Small States?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: Small States rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from north america and?
- South Africa ranks 43rd and WB: Small States ranks 42nd of 126 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from North America and Western 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