Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in Sweden
Sweden: Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes was 1,663 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa, both sexes in Sweden, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in Sweden is 1,663, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and up 53.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in Sweden peaked at 2,113 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 112, in 2005.
That places Sweden 47th out of 123 countries with data for 2024, 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 564 | — |
| 2000 | 686 | +21.6% |
| 2001 | 641 | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 661 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 778 | +17.7% |
| 2004 | 117 | -85.0% |
| 2005 | 112 | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 130 | +16.1% |
| 2007 | 121 | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 1,045 | +763.6% |
| 2009 | 1,615 | +54.5% |
| 2010 | 1,811 | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 2,113 | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 1,538 | -27.2% |
| 2013 | 1,154 | -25.0% |
| 2014 | 1,082 | -6.2% |
| 2015 | 1,368 | +26.4% |
| 2016 | 1,269 | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 1,182 | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 1,423 | +20.4% |
| 2019 | 1,308 | -8.1% |
| 2020 | 1,435 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 1,573 | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 1,682 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 1,737 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 1,663 | -4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 564 | 564 | 564 | 1 |
| 2000s | 590.6 | 112 | 1,615 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,425 | 1,082 | 2,113 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,618 | 1,435 | 1,737 | 5 |
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More education data for Sweden
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 71,551 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 62.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 16.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in Sweden?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes in Sweden was 1,663 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 2,113 in 2011.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 112 in 2005.
- How does Sweden rank for inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes?
- Sweden ranks 47th out of 123 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from africa, both sexes rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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