South Africa vs Sweden: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)
South Africa
12,727
in 2023
Sweden
10,139
in 2023
South Africa rank
27th
Sweden rank
29th
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) over time
- South Africa
- Sweden
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 12,727 against 10,139 in Sweden, a difference of 2,588.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 27th and Sweden ranks 29th of 106 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14,535 | 3,952 | 10,583 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 10,242 | 8,893 | 1,349 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), South Africa or Sweden?
- South Africa, at 12,727 against 10,139 in Sweden as of 2023.
- What is the difference in net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) between South Africa and Sweden?
- 2,588, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sweden?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Sweden rank globally for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- South Africa ranks 27th and Sweden ranks 29th of 106 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), female (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