South Africa vs WB: North America: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes
South Africa
38,481
in 2023
WB: North America
1.35 million
in 2023
South Africa rank
38th
WB: North America rank
35th
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- WB: North America
How they compare
WB: North America currently reports 1.35 million against 38,481 in South Africa, a difference of 1.31 million.
That makes WB: North America's figure about 35.0 times South Africa's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, WB: North America has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 38th and WB: North America ranks 35th of 135 countries.
WB: North America has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: North America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25,132 | 471,722 | 446,590 | WB: North America |
| 2000s | 52,073 | 647,514 | 595,440 | WB: North America |
| 2010s | 48,043 | 1.04 million | 989,560 | WB: North America |
| 2020s | 34,784 | 1.25 million | 1.21 million | WB: North America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes, South Africa or WB: North America?
- WB: North America, at 1.35 million against 38,481 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes between South Africa and WB: North America?
- 1.31 million, with WB: North America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: North America?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: North America rank globally for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 38th and WB: North America ranks 35th of 135 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (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