SDG: Central and Southern Asia vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both
SDG: Central and Southern Asia
17,158
in 2023
South Africa
435
in 2023
SDG: Central and Southern Asia rank
51st
South Africa rank
48th
Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both over time
- SDG: Central and Southern Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
SDG: Central and Southern Asia currently reports 17,158 against 435 in South Africa, a difference of 16,723.
That makes SDG: Central and Southern Asia's figure about 39.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, SDG: Central and Southern Asia has been ahead every year.
SDG: Central and Southern Asia ranks 51st and South Africa ranks 48th of 107 groups.
SDG: Central and Southern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | SDG: Central and Southern Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,903 | 42 | 4,861 | SDG: Central and Southern Asia |
| 2010s | 10,040 | 561.89 | 9,478 | SDG: Central and Southern Asia |
| 2020s | 17,176 | 504.5 | 16,672 | SDG: Central and Southern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both, SDG: Central and Southern Asia or South Africa?
- SDG: Central and Southern Asia, at 17,158 against 435 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both between SDG: Central and Southern Asia and South Africa?
- 16,723, with SDG: Central and Southern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for SDG: Central and Southern Asia and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do SDG: Central and Southern Asia and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both?
- SDG: Central and Southern Asia ranks 51st and South Africa ranks 48th of 107 groups.
- 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