Finland vs South Africa: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying
Finland
5,566
in 2023
South Africa
6,152
in 2023
Finland rank
95th
South Africa rank
92nd
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying over time
- Finland
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 6,152 against 5,566 in Finland, a difference of 586.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Finland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Finland ahead.
Finland ranks 95th and South Africa ranks 92nd of 210 countries.
Finland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,275 | 4,275 | 2,000 | Finland |
| 2020s | 6,334 | 6,046 | 287.5 | Finland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying, Finland or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 6,152 against 5,566 in Finland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying between Finland and South Africa?
- 586, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Finland and South Africa rank globally for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Finland ranks 95th 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