Kenya vs Uganda: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in
Kenya
1,571
in 2023
Uganda
1,589
in 2023
Kenya rank
23rd
Uganda rank
22nd
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in over time
- Kenya
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 1,589 against 1,571 in Kenya, a difference of 18.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 19 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Uganda ahead.
Kenya ranks 23rd and Uganda ranks 22nd of 210 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 2 and Uganda in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 206 | 600 | 394 | Uganda |
| 2000s | 221 | 628.33 | 407.33 | Uganda |
| 2010s | 1,436 | 1,393 | 42.8 | Kenya |
| 2020s | 1,694 | 1,672 | 22.5 | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in, Kenya or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 1,589 against 1,571 in Kenya as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in between Kenya and Uganda?
- 18, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Uganda?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do Kenya and Uganda rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- Kenya ranks 23rd and Uganda ranks 22nd 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