Dominican Republic vs South Africa: Share of students studying abroad
Share of students studying abroad over time
- Dominican Republic
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.1% against 1.0% in Dominican Republic, a difference of 0.1%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Dominican Republic's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Dominican Republic ahead.
Dominican Republic ranks 160th and South Africa ranks 159th of 175 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Dominican Republic averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% | Dominican Republic |
| 2020s | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of students studying abroad, Dominican Republic or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.1% against 1.0% in Dominican Republic as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of students studying abroad between Dominican Republic and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Dominican Republic and South Africa rank globally for share of students studying abroad?
- Dominican Republic ranks 160th and South Africa ranks 159th of 175 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of students studying abroad. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Percentage of a country's tertiary level students studying abroad as international students. International students are those that move from their home countries for education, identified based on their past education, residence, or distinct immigration regulations.