South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia
South Africa
322
in 2023
Sri Lanka
309
in 2023
South Africa rank
51st
Sri Lanka rank
53rd
Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 322 against 309 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 13.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 51st and Sri Lanka ranks 53rd of 102 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 394.43 | 290.29 | 104.14 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 357.75 | 269.25 | 88.5 | South Africa |
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?
- South Africa, at 322 against 309 in Sri Lanka as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 13, with South Africa 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 51st and Sri Lanka ranks 53rd of 102 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia, male (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