Lesotho vs Rwanda: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in
Lesotho
2,186
in 2023
Rwanda
1,779
in 2023
Lesotho rank
18th
Rwanda rank
20th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in over time
- Lesotho
- Rwanda
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 2,186 against 1,779 in Rwanda, a difference of 407.
That makes Lesotho's figure about 1.2 times Rwanda's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Rwanda ahead.
Lesotho ranks 18th and Rwanda ranks 20th of 210 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Lesotho averaged higher in 3 and Rwanda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 893.5 | 2,014 | 1,120 | Rwanda |
| 2000s | 4,190 | 2,704 | 1,486 | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 3,010 | 2,364 | 646.4 | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 2,145 | 1,770 | 375.75 | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in, Lesotho or Rwanda?
- Lesotho, at 2,186 against 1,779 in Rwanda as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in between Lesotho and Rwanda?
- 407, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Rwanda?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do Lesotho and Rwanda rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- Lesotho ranks 18th and Rwanda ranks 20th 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