South Africa vs WB: Latin America & Caribbean: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying
South Africa
6,152
in 2023
WB: Latin America & Caribbean
242,919
in 2023
South Africa rank
92nd
WB: Latin America & Caribbean rank
95th
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying over time
- South Africa
- WB: Latin America & Caribbean
How they compare
WB: Latin America & Caribbean currently reports 242,919 against 6,152 in South Africa, a difference of 236,767.
That makes WB: Latin America & Caribbean's figure about 39.5 times South Africa's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, WB: Latin America & Caribbean has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 92nd and WB: Latin America & Caribbean ranks 95th of 210 countries.
WB: Latin America & Caribbean has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: Latin America & Caribbean | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,275 | 159,546 | 155,271 | WB: Latin America & Caribbean |
| 2020s | 6,046 | 231,180 | 225,134 | WB: Latin America & Caribbean |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying, South Africa or WB: Latin America & Caribbean?
- WB: Latin America & Caribbean, at 242,919 against 6,152 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying between South Africa and WB: Latin America & Caribbean?
- 236,767, with WB: Latin America & Caribbean ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: Latin America & Caribbean?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: Latin America & Caribbean rank globally for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- South Africa ranks 92nd and WB: Latin America & Caribbean 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, 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