Ireland vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, the
Ireland
1,805
in 2012
South Africa
1,529
in 2008
Ireland rank
13th
South Africa rank
16th
Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, the over time
- Ireland
- South Africa
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 1,805 against 1,529 in South Africa, a difference of 276.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 16th of 68 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,491 | 344.5 | 1,146 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 2,354 | 1,176 | 1,178 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from north america, the, Ireland or South Africa?
- Ireland, at 1,805 against 1,529 in South Africa as of 2012.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from north america, the between Ireland and South Africa?
- 276, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2008.
- How do Ireland and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from north america, the?
- Ireland ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 16th of 68 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, the Caribbean and Central 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
February 2026 Data Release