Saudi Arabia vs United States of America: Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both
Saudi Arabia
42,228
in 2024
United States of America
39,975
in 2023
Saudi Arabia rank
4th
United States of America rank
6th
Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both over time
- Saudi Arabia
- United States of America
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 42,228 against 39,975 in United States of America, a difference of 2,253.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times United States of America's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 4th and United States of America ranks 6th of 122 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,614 | 19,036 | 16,422 | United States of America |
| 2000s | 6,894 | 16,526 | 9,632 | United States of America |
| 2010s | 38,846 | 80,495 | 41,649 | United States of America |
| 2020s | 39,443 | 50,866 | 11,423 | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both, Saudi Arabia or United States of America?
- Saudi Arabia, at 42,228 against 39,975 in United States of America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both between Saudi Arabia and United States of America?
- 2,253, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and United States of America?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
- How do Saudi Arabia and United States of America rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 4th and United States of America ranks 6th 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
February 2026 Data Release