SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia vs South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North
SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia
357,656
in 2023
South Africa
8,514
in 2023
SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia rank
69th
South Africa rank
69th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North over time
- SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia currently reports 357,656 against 8,514 in South Africa, a difference of 349,142.
That makes SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia's figure about 42.0 times South Africa's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia has been ahead every year.
SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 69th and South Africa ranks 69th of 221 groups.
SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 146,244 | 3,579 | 142,665 | SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia |
| 2000s | 185,146 | 4,140 | 181,006 | SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia |
| 2010s | 282,338 | 4,726 | 277,612 | SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia |
| 2020s | 341,447 | 7,510 | 333,938 | SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north, SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia or South Africa?
- SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia, at 357,656 against 8,514 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north between SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia and South Africa?
- 349,142, with SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia and South Africa?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia and South Africa rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
- SDG: Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 69th and South Africa ranks 69th of 221 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North America and Western Europe, 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