China vs Gambia: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in
China
246
in 2023
Gambia
288
in 2023
China rank
52nd
Gambia rank
49th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in over time
- China
- Gambia
How they compare
Gambia currently reports 288 against 246 in China, a difference of 42.
That makes Gambia's figure about 1.2 times China's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 18 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Gambia ahead.
China ranks 52nd and Gambia ranks 49th of 210 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and Gambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Gambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 89 | 143 | 54 | Gambia |
| 2000s | 198 | 147 | 51 | China |
| 2010s | 361.5 | 221.6 | 139.9 | China |
| 2020s | 266.75 | 281.5 | 14.75 | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in, China or Gambia?
- Gambia, at 288 against 246 in China as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in between China and Gambia?
- 42, with Gambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Gambia?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do China and Gambia rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- China ranks 52nd and Gambia ranks 49th 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