Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in SDG: Southern Asia

SDG: Southern Asia: Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes was 11,441 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
11,441
Change on year
down 2.0%
Rank
153rd
of 205 groups
All-time high
12,061
in 2017
All-time low
1,880
in 2004
Years of data
25
1999–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in SDG: Southern Asia, 1999–2023

2.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k1999201120231999: 2.7k2000: 2.7k2001: 3.2k2002: 2.6k2003: 2.1k2004: 1.9k2005: 2.0k2006: 2.3k2007: 2.9k2008: 3.6k2009: 4.3k2010: 5.0k2011: 5.7k2012: 6.2k2013: 8.4k2014: 9.9k2015: 10.9k2016: 11.8k2017: 12.1k2018: 11.8k2019: 11.7k2020: 11.5k2021: 11.2k2022: 11.7k2023: 11.4k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

SDG: Southern Asia recorded 11,441 for inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in 2023.

That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and up 35.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in SDG: Southern Asia peaked at 12,061 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,880, in 2004.

That places SDG: Southern Asia 153rd out of 205 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 SDG: Southern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes (number) in SDG: Southern Asia, 1999 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1999 2,746
2000 2,746 +0.0%
2001 3,157 +15.0%
2002 2,557 -19.0%
2003 2,081 -18.6%
2004 1,880 -9.7%
2005 1,997 +6.2%
2006 2,253 +12.8%
2007 2,916 +29.4%
2008 3,597 +23.4%
2009 4,278 +18.9%
2010 4,970 +16.2%
2011 5,682 +14.3%
2012 6,169 +8.6%
2013 8,444 +36.9%
2014 9,950 +17.8%
2015 10,906 +9.6%
2016 11,773 +7.9%
2017 12,061 +2.4%
2018 11,800 -2.2%
2019 11,749 -0.4%
2020 11,507 -2.1%
2021 11,247 -2.3%
2022 11,671 +3.8%
2023 11,441 -2.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,746 2,746 2,746 1
2000s 2,746 1,880 4,278 10
2010s 9,350 4,970 12,061 10
2020s 11,466 11,247 11,671 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in SDG: Southern Asia?
Inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in SDG: Southern Asia was 11,441 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes recorded in SDG: Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 12,061 in 2017.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes recorded in SDG: Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 1,880 in 2004.
How does SDG: Southern Asia rank for inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes?
SDG: Southern Asia ranks 153rd out of 205 groups with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes rising or falling in SDG: Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 35.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this SDG: Southern Asia 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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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
328 places, 6,318 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release