South Africa vs WB: South Asia: Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia
South Africa
322
in 2023
WB: South Asia
17,120
in 2023
South Africa rank
51st
WB: South Asia rank
50th
Inbound internationally mobile students from South and West Asia over time
- South Africa
- WB: South Asia
How they compare
WB: South Asia currently reports 17,120 against 322 in South Africa, a difference of 16,798.
That makes WB: South Asia's figure about 53.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, WB: South Asia has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 51st and WB: South Asia ranks 50th of 102 countries.
WB: South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 382.88 | 14,099 | 13,716 | WB: South Asia |
| 2020s | 357.75 | 18,041 | 17,683 | WB: South 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, South Africa or WB: South Asia?
- WB: South Asia, at 17,120 against 322 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia between South Africa and WB: South Asia?
- 16,798, with WB: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: South Asia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: South Asia rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from south and west asia?
- South Africa ranks 51st and WB: South Asia ranks 50th 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