Iceland vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from North America: Students
Iceland
287
in 2023
South Africa
391
in 2023
Iceland rank
37th
South Africa rank
34th
Inbound internationally mobile students from North America: Students over time
- Iceland
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 391 against 287 in Iceland, a difference of 104.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Iceland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 34th of 121 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 | 16 | 0 | 16 | Iceland |
| 2000s | 36 | 0 | 36 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 125.25 | 1,101 | 975.88 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 240.75 | 393 | 152.25 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from north america: students, Iceland or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 391 against 287 in Iceland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from north america: students between Iceland and South Africa?
- 104, 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 north america: students?
- Iceland ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 34th of 121 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from North America: Students from the United States, 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
February 2026 Data Release