Ireland vs South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central
Ireland
27
in 2023
South Africa
31
in 2023
Ireland rank
40th
South Africa rank
37th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central over time
- Ireland
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 31 against 27 in Ireland, a difference of 4.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Africa ahead.
Ireland ranks 40th and South Africa ranks 37th of 210 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 0.75 | 0.75 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 13.75 | 15 | 1.25 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central, Ireland or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 31 against 27 in Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central between Ireland and South Africa?
- 4, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and South Africa rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- Ireland ranks 40th and South Africa ranks 37th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central Asia, 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