Malta vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both

Malta
455
in 2023
South Africa
435
in 2023
Malta rank
47th
South Africa rank
48th

Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both over time

  • Malta
  • South Africa
0200400600199920112023

How they compare

Malta currently reports 455 against 435 in South Africa, a difference of 20.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Malta ahead.

Malta ranks 47th and South Africa ranks 48th of 122 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malta averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malta South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 50 42 8 Malta
2010s 174.45 561.89 387.44 South Africa
2020s 349.65 504.5 154.85 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both, Malta or South Africa?
Malta, at 455 against 435 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both between Malta and South Africa?
20, with Malta ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and South Africa?
14 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
How do Malta and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both?
Malta ranks 47th and South Africa ranks 48th of 122 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, 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

Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
229 places, 4,069 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release