Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from in South Africa

South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from was 8 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
8
Change on year
down 33.3%
World rank
19th
of 110 countries
All-time high
14
in 2020
All-time low
0
in 2010
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from in South Africa, 2010–2023

0510152010201620232010: 02011: 02012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 12016: 12017: 42018: 42019: 132020: 142021: 132022: 122023: 8

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from in South Africa stood at 8.

The figure is down 33.3% on the previous year and up 100.0% over five years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from in South Africa peaked at 14 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2010.

That places South Africa 19th out of 110 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from Africa: Students from South Sudan, both sexes (number) in South Africa, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 0
2011 0
2012 0
2013 0
2014 0
2015 1
2016 1 +0.0%
2017 4 +300.0%
2018 4 +0.0%
2019 13 +225.0%
2020 14 +7.7%
2021 13 -7.1%
2022 12 -7.7%
2023 8 -33.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.3 0 13 10
2020s 11.75 8 14 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

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  3. 19 Cuba 8 compare
  4. 19 Georgia 8 compare
  5. 22 Lithuania 7 compare
  6. 22 Thailand 7 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from in South Africa?
Inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from in South Africa was 8 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 14 in 2020.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2010.
How does South Africa rank for inbound internationally mobile students from africa: students from?
South Africa ranks 19th out of 110 countries with data for 2023.
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: Students from South Sudan, 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 Sudan, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
110 places, 1,212 data points, 1999–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release