South Africa vs WB: European Union: Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both
South Africa
4,561
in 2023
WB: European Union
122,897
in 2023
South Africa rank
16th
WB: European Union rank
19th
Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both over time
- South Africa
- WB: European Union
How they compare
WB: European Union currently reports 122,897 against 4,561 in South Africa, a difference of 118,336.
That makes WB: European Union's figure about 26.9 times South Africa's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, WB: European Union has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 16th and WB: European Union ranks 19th of 128 countries.
WB: European Union has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: European Union | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,986 | 51,132 | 45,145 | WB: European Union |
| 2000s | 3,364 | 79,465 | 76,101 | WB: European Union |
| 2010s | 2,226 | 103,111 | 100,885 | WB: European Union |
| 2020s | 2,332 | 123,904 | 121,571 | WB: European Union |
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 WB: European Union?
- WB: European Union, at 122,897 against 4,561 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both between South Africa and WB: European Union?
- 118,336, with WB: European Union ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: European Union?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: European Union rank globally for inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both?
- South Africa ranks 16th and WB: European Union ranks 19th 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