Canada vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both
Canada
32,763
in 2023
South Africa
28,606
in 2023
Canada rank
4th
South Africa rank
5th
Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both over time
- Canada
- South Africa
How they compare
Canada currently reports 32,763 against 28,606 in South Africa, a difference of 4,157.
That makes Canada's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 1999 it was South Africa ahead.
Canada ranks 4th and South Africa ranks 5th of 136 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Canada | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,180 | 14,987 | 11,807 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 5,070 | 35,427 | 30,357 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 13,362 | 38,261 | 24,899 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 27,176 | 28,198 | 1,022 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both, Canada or South Africa?
- Canada, at 32,763 against 28,606 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both between Canada and South Africa?
- 4,157, with Canada ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Canada and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both?
- Canada ranks 4th and South Africa ranks 5th of 136 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, 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