Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in South Africa
South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes was 30,124 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in South Africa, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in South Africa is 30,124, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 14.4% on the previous year and down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in South Africa peaked at 61,764 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 11,305, in 1998.
That places South Africa 8th out of 123 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 11,305 | — |
| 1999 | 18,301 | +61.9% |
| 2000 | 25,581 | +39.8% |
| 2001 | 30,400 | +18.8% |
| 2002 | 38,041 | +25.1% |
| 2003 | 42,871 | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 43,176 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 42,290 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 44,497 | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 50,395 | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 55,405 | +9.9% |
| 2009 | 52,569 | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 57,321 | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 61,764 | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 33,371 | -46.0% |
| 2013 | 34,567 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 34,821 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 35,495 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 36,441 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 36,281 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 36,058 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 34,520 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 30,512 | -11.6% |
| 2021 | 29,188 | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 26,321 | -9.8% |
| 2023 | 30,124 | +14.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,803 | 11,305 | 18,301 | 2 |
| 2000s | 42,522 | 25,581 | 55,405 | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,064 | 33,371 | 61,764 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,036 | 26,321 | 30,512 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More education data for South Africa
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in South Africa?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in South Africa was 30,124 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 61,764 in 2011.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,305 in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 8th out of 123 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa 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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February 2026 Data Release