South Africa vs WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd): Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North
South Africa
4,010
in 2023
WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd)
192,881
in 2023
South Africa rank
71st
WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd) rank
72nd
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North over time
- South Africa
- WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd)
How they compare
WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd) currently reports 192,881 against 4,010 in South Africa, a difference of 188,871.
That makes WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd)'s figure about 48.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd) has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 71st and WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd) ranks 72nd of 235 countries.
WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,755 | 113,440 | 110,685 | WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd) |
| 2020s | 3,595 | 165,808 | 162,213 | WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north, South Africa or WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd)?
- WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd), at 192,881 against 4,010 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north between South Africa and WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd)?
- 188,871, with WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd)?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd) rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in north?
- South Africa ranks 71st and WB: Middle East & North Africa (ida & Ibrd) ranks 72nd of 235 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in North America and Western Europe, male (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