Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in Canada
Canada: Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes was 42,825 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in Canada, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in Canada is 42,825, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.1% on the previous year and up 193.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in Canada peaked at 42,825 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4,650, in 1998.
Canada ranks 6th of 123 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4,650 | — |
| 1999 | 4,968 | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 5,349 | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 5,994 | +12.1% |
| 2002 | 6,426 | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 6,813 | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 6,897 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 7,254 | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 10,944 | +50.9% |
| 2007 | 10,479 | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 12,369 | +18.0% |
| 2009 | 10,965 | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 11,751 | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 11,949 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 12,780 | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 14,598 | +14.2% |
| 2014 | 16,119 | +10.4% |
| 2015 | 18,309 | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 20,916 | +14.2% |
| 2017 | 22,845 | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 24,412 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 25,848 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 30,069 | +16.3% |
| 2021 | 32,157 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 36,564 | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 42,825 | +17.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,809 | 4,650 | 4,968 | 2 |
| 2000s | 8,349 | 5,349 | 12,369 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17,953 | 11,751 | 25,848 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,404 | 30,069 | 42,825 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 3 Türkiye 59,682 compare
- 4 United States of America 55,407 compare
- 5 Germany 43,223 compare
- 7 Russian Federation 34,512 compare
- 8 South Africa 30,124 compare
- 9 Senegal 30,083 compare
More education data for Canada
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 141,045 (2000)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.8% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 95.01 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 95.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in Canada?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in Canada was 42,825 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 42,825 in 2023.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,650 in 1998.
- How does Canada rank for inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes?
- Canada ranks 6th out of 123 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release