Congo vs South Africa: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying
Congo
5,664
in 2023
South Africa
6,152
in 2023
Congo rank
94th
South Africa rank
92nd
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying over time
- Congo
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 6,152 against 5,664 in Congo, a difference of 488.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Congo's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Congo ahead.
Congo ranks 94th and South Africa ranks 92nd of 210 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,999 | 4,275 | 723.88 | Congo |
| 2020s | 5,746 | 6,046 | 300.75 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying, Congo or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 6,152 against 5,664 in Congo as of 2023.
- What is the difference in total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying between Congo and South Africa?
- 488, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Congo and South Africa rank globally for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Congo ranks 94th and South Africa ranks 92nd 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, female (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