Burundi vs South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in
Burundi
1,255
in 2023
South Africa
1,216
in 2023
Burundi rank
31st
South Africa rank
34th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in over time
- Burundi
- South Africa
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 1,255 against 1,216 in South Africa, a difference of 39.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Burundi has been ahead every year.
Burundi ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 34th of 210 countries.
Burundi has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 543 | 158 | 385 | Burundi |
| 2000s | 675.5 | 200.5 | 475 | Burundi |
| 2010s | 969.6 | 382.9 | 586.7 | Burundi |
| 2020s | 1,271 | 615.25 | 655.5 | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in, Burundi or South Africa?
- Burundi, at 1,255 against 1,216 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in between Burundi and South Africa?
- 39, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and South Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do Burundi and South Africa rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- Burundi ranks 31st 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