Botswana vs South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in
Botswana
1,029
in 2023
South Africa
1,216
in 2023
Botswana rank
35th
South Africa rank
34th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in over time
- Botswana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,216 against 1,029 in Botswana, a difference of 187.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Botswana's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 34th of 210 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 590 | 158 | 432 | Botswana |
| 2000s | 5,310 | 200.5 | 5,109 | Botswana |
| 2010s | 2,125 | 382.9 | 1,742 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 942.5 | 615.25 | 327.25 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in, Botswana or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,216 against 1,029 in Botswana as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in between Botswana and South Africa?
- 187, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and South Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do Botswana and South Africa rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- Botswana ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 34th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in sub-Saharan Africa, 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