SDG: Central Asia vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia
SDG: Central Asia
36,524
in 2023
South Africa
601
in 2023
SDG: Central Asia rank
59th
South Africa rank
57th
Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia over time
- SDG: Central Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
SDG: Central Asia currently reports 36,524 against 601 in South Africa, a difference of 35,923.
That makes SDG: Central Asia's figure about 60.8 times South Africa's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, SDG: Central Asia has been ahead every year.
SDG: Central Asia ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 57th of 113 groups.
SDG: Central Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | SDG: Central Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,150 | 0 | 1,150 | SDG: Central Asia |
| 2000s | 2,305 | 0 | 2,305 | SDG: Central Asia |
| 2010s | 6,789 | 624.56 | 6,165 | SDG: Central Asia |
| 2020s | 29,020 | 652.25 | 28,367 | SDG: Central 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, SDG: Central Asia or South Africa?
- SDG: Central Asia, at 36,524 against 601 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia between SDG: Central Asia and South Africa?
- 35,923, with SDG: Central Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for SDG: Central Asia and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do SDG: Central Asia and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia?
- SDG: Central Asia ranks 59th 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