South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia
South Africa
279
in 2023
Sri Lanka
317
in 2023
South Africa rank
47th
Sri Lanka rank
45th
Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 317 against 279 in South Africa, a difference of 38.
That makes Sri Lanka's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 47th and Sri Lanka ranks 45th of 102 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 255.57 | 215.43 | 40.14 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 294.5 | 317 | 22.5 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia, South Africa or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 317 against 279 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 38, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia?
- South Africa ranks 47th and Sri Lanka ranks 45th of 102 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia, female (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