Canada vs South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both
Canada
4,617
in 2023
South Africa
4,561
in 2023
Canada rank
15th
South Africa rank
16th
Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both over time
- Canada
- South Africa
How they compare
Canada currently reports 4,617 against 4,561 in South Africa, a difference of 56.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Canada ahead.
Canada ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 16th of 128 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Canada averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Canada | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 912 | 5,986 | 5,074 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 4,726 | 3,364 | 1,362 | Canada |
| 2010s | 9,185 | 2,226 | 6,959 | Canada |
| 2020s | 2,378 | 2,332 | 45 | Canada |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both, Canada or South Africa?
- Canada, at 4,617 against 4,561 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both between Canada and South Africa?
- 56, with Canada ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do Canada and South Africa rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both?
- Canada ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 16th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both sexes (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