Bhutan vs South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East
Bhutan
450
in 2018
South Africa
444
in 2018
Bhutan rank
56th
South Africa rank
58th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East over time
- Bhutan
- South Africa
How they compare
Bhutan currently reports 450 against 444 in South Africa, a difference of 6.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 22 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Bhutan ahead.
Bhutan ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 58th of 205 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Bhutan averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45.67 | 22.33 | 23.33 | Bhutan |
| 2000s | 117.2 | 132.4 | 15.2 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 385.56 | 199.44 | 186.11 | Bhutan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east, Bhutan or South Africa?
- Bhutan, at 450 against 444 in South Africa as of 2018.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east between Bhutan and South Africa?
- 6, with Bhutan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and South Africa?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2018.
- How do Bhutan and South Africa rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in east?
- Bhutan ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 58th of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in East Asia, 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