South Africa vs Switzerland: Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both
South Africa
4,561
in 2023
Switzerland
2,790
in 2024
South Africa rank
16th
Switzerland rank
18th
Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4,561 against 2,790 in Switzerland, a difference of 1,771.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1999 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 16th and Switzerland ranks 18th of 128 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,973 | 1,525 | 10,448 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 3,364 | 1,746 | 1,618 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2,226 | 2,044 | 181.8 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2,332 | 2,816 | 483.75 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 4,561 against 2,790 in Switzerland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 1,771, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both?
- South Africa ranks 16th and Switzerland ranks 18th 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