South Africa vs Sweden: Total inbound internationally mobile students, female
South Africa
18,879
in 2023
Sweden
19,024
in 2024
South Africa rank
35th
Sweden rank
34th
Total inbound internationally mobile students, female over time
- South Africa
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 19,024 against 18,879 in South Africa, a difference of 145.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2003 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 35th and Sweden ranks 34th of 117 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26,716 | 10,983 | 15,732 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 21,422 | 13,401 | 8,021 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 16,288 | 17,042 | 754.4 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total inbound internationally mobile students, female, South Africa or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 19,024 against 18,879 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in total inbound internationally mobile students, female between South Africa and Sweden?
- 145, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sweden?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Sweden rank globally for total inbound internationally mobile students, female?
- South Africa ranks 35th and Sweden ranks 34th of 117 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Total inbound internationally mobile students, female (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