MDG: Southern Asia vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia
MDG: Southern Asia
38,862
in 2023
South Africa
601
in 2023
MDG: Southern Asia rank
55th
South Africa rank
57th
Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia over time
- MDG: Southern Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
MDG: Southern Asia currently reports 38,862 against 601 in South Africa, a difference of 38,261.
That makes MDG: Southern Asia's figure about 64.7 times South Africa's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, MDG: Southern Asia has been ahead every year.
MDG: Southern Asia ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 57th of 113 groups.
MDG: Southern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | MDG: Southern Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,739 | 0 | 8,739 | MDG: Southern Asia |
| 2010s | 30,682 | 624.56 | 30,057 | MDG: Southern Asia |
| 2020s | 40,079 | 652.25 | 39,427 | MDG: Southern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia, MDG: Southern Asia or South Africa?
- MDG: Southern Asia, at 38,862 against 601 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia between MDG: Southern Asia and South Africa?
- 38,261, with MDG: Southern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for MDG: Southern Asia and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do MDG: Southern Asia and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia?
- MDG: Southern Asia ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 57th of 113 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia, 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