South Africa vs WB: Ida Only: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East
South Africa
1,255
in 2018
WB: Ida Only
141,824
in 2019
South Africa rank
56th
WB: Ida Only rank
53rd
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East over time
- South Africa
- WB: Ida Only
How they compare
WB: Ida Only currently reports 141,824 against 1,255 in South Africa, a difference of 140,569.
That makes WB: Ida Only's figure about 113.0 times South Africa's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, WB: Ida Only has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 56th and WB: Ida Only ranks 53rd of 205 countries.
WB: Ida Only has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: Ida Only | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 913 | 14,135 | 13,222 | WB: Ida Only |
| 2000s | 1,182 | 30,477 | 29,295 | WB: Ida Only |
| 2010s | 1,031 | 92,475 | 91,445 | WB: Ida Only |
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 WB: Ida Only?
- WB: Ida Only, at 141,824 against 1,255 in South Africa as of 2019.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east between South Africa and WB: Ida Only?
- 140,569, with WB: Ida Only ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: Ida Only?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
- How do South Africa and WB: Ida Only rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east?
- South Africa ranks 56th and WB: Ida Only ranks 53rd 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