Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes was 20 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
20
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
100th
of 123 countries
All-time high
72
in 2017
All-time low
12
in 2021
Years of data
11
2013–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in Sri Lanka, 2013–2023

204060802013201820232013: 152014: 262015: 632016: 712017: 722018: 612019: 242020: 142021: 122022: 212023: 20

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in Sri Lanka stood at 20.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in Sri Lanka peaked at 72 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 12, in 2021.

That places Sri Lanka 100th out of 123 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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 Sri Lanka, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes (number) in Sri Lanka, 2013 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2013 15
2014 26 +73.3%
2015 63 +142.3%
2016 71 +12.7%
2017 72 +1.4%
2018 61 -15.3%
2019 24 -60.7%
2020 14 -41.7%
2021 12 -14.3%
2022 21 +75.0%
2023 20 -4.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 47.43 15 72 7
2020s 16.75 12 21 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in Sri Lanka?
Inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in Sri Lanka was 20 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 72 in 2017.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 12 in 2021.
How does Sri Lanka rank for inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes?
Sri Lanka ranks 100th out of 123 countries with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sri Lanka 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