Qatar vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, both sexes

Qatar
506
in 2024
South Africa
608
in 2023
Qatar rank
35th
South Africa rank
32nd

Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, both sexes over time

  • Qatar
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 608 against 506 in Qatar, a difference of 102.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Qatar's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2001 it was South Africa ahead.

Qatar ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 119 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Qatar South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 80.5 1,198 1,118 South Africa
2010s 318.1 1,330 1,012 South Africa
2020s 420.25 496.5 76.25 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes, Qatar or South Africa?
South Africa, at 608 against 506 in Qatar as of 2023.
What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes between Qatar and South Africa?
102, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Qatar and South Africa?
18 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Qatar and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes?
Qatar ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 119 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, 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 North America, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
312 places, 4,958 data points, 1998–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release