Mauritius vs South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South
Mauritius
148
in 2023
South Africa
125
in 2023
Mauritius rank
53rd
South Africa rank
56th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South over time
- Mauritius
- South Africa
How they compare
Mauritius currently reports 148 against 125 in South Africa, a difference of 23.
That makes Mauritius's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 25 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Mauritius ahead.
Mauritius ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 56th of 210 countries.
Mauritius has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritius | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 312 | 24 | 288 | Mauritius |
| 2000s | 419.1 | 48.1 | 371 | Mauritius |
| 2010s | 335.3 | 232.6 | 102.7 | Mauritius |
| 2020s | 187.75 | 138.25 | 49.5 | Mauritius |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south, Mauritius or South Africa?
- Mauritius, at 148 against 125 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south between Mauritius and South Africa?
- 23, with Mauritius ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritius and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Mauritius and South Africa rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south?
- Mauritius ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 56th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South and West 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