Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from in Portugal

Portugal: Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from was 144 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
144
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
20th
of 121 countries
All-time high
197
in 2002
All-time low
25
in 2012
Years of data
23
2000–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from in Portugal, 2000–2023

0501001502002000201120232000: 1132002: 1972003: 1882004: 1772005: 1762006: 1712007: 1682008: 442009: 502010: 552011: 602012: 252013: 632014: 472015: 632016: 622017: 582018: 942019: 1512020: 1582021: 1392022: 1552023: 144

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from in Portugal stood at 144.

That represents a change of down 7.1% on the previous year and up 128.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from in Portugal peaked at 197 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 25, in 2012.

Portugal ranks 20th of 121 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from South Africa, both sexes (number) in Portugal, 2000 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2000 113
2002 197 +74.3%
2003 188 -4.6%
2004 177 -5.9%
2005 176 -0.6%
2006 171 -2.8%
2007 168 -1.8%
2008 44 -73.8%
2009 50 +13.6%
2010 55 +10.0%
2011 60 +9.1%
2012 25 -58.3%
2013 63 +152.0%
2014 47 -25.4%
2015 63 +34.0%
2016 62 -1.6%
2017 58 -6.5%
2018 94 +62.1%
2019 151 +60.6%
2020 158 +4.6%
2021 139 -12.0%
2022 155 +11.5%
2023 144 -7.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 142.67 44 197 9
2010s 67.8 25 151 10
2020s 149 139 158 4

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 17 Belgium 155 compare
  2. 18 Mauritius 147 compare
  3. 18 Poland 147 compare
  4. 21 Switzerland 122 compare
  5. 22 India 121 compare
  6. 23 Cyprus 108 compare
  7. 23 Malaysia 108 compare

See the full ranking of 121 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from in Portugal?
Inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from in Portugal was 144 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 197 in 2002.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 25 in 2012.
How does Portugal rank for inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from?
Portugal ranks 20th out of 121 countries with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 128.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from South Africa, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from South Africa, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
121 places, 2,046 data points, 1998–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release