France vs South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the
France
1,203
in 2023
South Africa
1,141
in 2023
France rank
37th
South Africa rank
40th
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the over time
- France
- South Africa
How they compare
France currently reports 1,203 against 1,141 in South Africa, a difference of 62.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1997 it was South Africa ahead.
France ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 40th of 210 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 242.33 | 890.67 | 648.33 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 909.7 | 1,050 | 140.3 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,677 | 849 | 827.8 | France |
| 2020s | 1,359 | 1,092 | 267.25 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the, France or South Africa?
- France, at 1,203 against 1,141 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the between France and South Africa?
- 62, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2023.
- How do France and South Africa rank globally for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- France ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 40th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the Pacific, 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