Hungary vs South Africa: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying

Hungary
13,529
in 2023
South Africa
13,270
in 2023
Hungary rank
92nd
South Africa rank
95th

Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying over time

  • Hungary
  • South Africa
05.0k10.0k15.0k199820102023

How they compare

Hungary currently reports 13,529 against 13,270 in South Africa, a difference of 259.

Across all 26 years both countries report, Hungary has been ahead every year.

Hungary ranks 92nd and South Africa ranks 95th of 210 countries.

Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 5,796 4,892 904 Hungary
2000s 6,474 6,047 426.5 Hungary
2010s 10,270 8,942 1,328 Hungary
2020s 13,713 12,947 765.75 Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying, Hungary or South Africa?
Hungary, at 13,529 against 13,270 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying between Hungary and South Africa?
259, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and South Africa?
26 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
How do Hungary and South Africa rank globally for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
Hungary ranks 92nd and South Africa ranks 95th of 210 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, 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

Indicator
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 11,332 data points, 1997–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release