South Africa vs Spain: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East
South Africa
1,255
in 2018
Spain
1,236
in 2018
South Africa rank
56th
Spain rank
57th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,255 against 1,236 in Spain, a difference of 19.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 1997 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 56th and Spain ranks 57th of 205 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 913 | 156 | 757 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 1,182 | 243.7 | 938.7 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,031 | 721.11 | 309.44 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east, South Africa or Spain?
- South Africa, at 1,255 against 1,236 in Spain as of 2018.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east between South Africa and Spain?
- 19, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Spain?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
- How do South Africa and Spain rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east?
- South Africa ranks 56th and Spain ranks 57th of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East Asia and the Pacific, both sexes (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