South Africa vs Sudan: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in
South Africa
1,216
in 2023
Sudan
825
in 2023
South Africa rank
34th
Sudan rank
37th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in over time
- South Africa
- Sudan
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,216 against 825 in Sudan, a difference of 391.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.5 times Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Sudan ahead.
South Africa ranks 34th and Sudan ranks 37th of 210 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 420.38 | 517.38 | 97 | Sudan |
| 2020s | 615.25 | 570 | 45.25 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in, South Africa or Sudan?
- South Africa, at 1,216 against 825 in Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in between South Africa and Sudan?
- 391, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sudan?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Sudan rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- South Africa ranks 34th and Sudan ranks 37th 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