Portugal vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both
Portugal
23,228
in 2023
South Africa
28,606
in 2023
Portugal rank
7th
South Africa rank
5th
Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both over time
- Portugal
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 28,606 against 23,228 in Portugal, a difference of 5,378.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Portugal's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Portugal ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 5th of 136 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,058 | 36,553 | 28,495 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 6,111 | 38,261 | 32,150 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 18,605 | 28,198 | 9,593 | 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, Portugal or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 28,606 against 23,228 in Portugal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both between Portugal and South Africa?
- 5,378, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and South Africa?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Portugal and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both?
- Portugal ranks 7th 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