South Africa vs WB: Other Small States: Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both
South Africa
435
in 2023
WB: Other Small States
18,150
in 2023
South Africa rank
48th
WB: Other Small States rank
50th
Inbound internationally mobile students from the Arab States, both over time
- South Africa
- WB: Other Small States
How they compare
WB: Other Small States currently reports 18,150 against 435 in South Africa, a difference of 17,715.
That makes WB: Other Small States's figure about 41.7 times South Africa's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, WB: Other Small States has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 48th and WB: Other Small States ranks 50th of 122 countries.
WB: Other Small States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: Other Small States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42 | 4,064 | 4,022 | WB: Other Small States |
| 2010s | 561.89 | 11,195 | 10,634 | WB: Other Small States |
| 2020s | 504.5 | 16,493 | 15,988 | WB: Other Small States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both, South Africa or WB: Other Small States?
- WB: Other Small States, at 18,150 against 435 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both between South Africa and WB: Other Small States?
- 17,715, with WB: Other Small States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: Other Small States?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: Other Small States rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from the arab states, both?
- South Africa ranks 48th and WB: Other Small States ranks 50th 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