Inbound internationally mobile students from Caribbean and Central in South Africa
South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from Caribbean and Central was 1.25 GPIA in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Caribbean and Central in South Africa, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
In 2023, inbound internationally mobile students from caribbean and central in South Africa stood at 1.25 GPIA.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 650.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from caribbean and central in South Africa peaked at 1.5 GPIA in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 GPIA, in 2014.
That places South Africa 22nd out of 45 countries with data for 2023, 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 Caribbean and Central in South Africa, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.2 GPIA | — |
| 2013 | 0.1667 GPIA | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 0 GPIA | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 GPIA | — |
| 2016 | 0.5 GPIA | — |
| 2017 | 0.25 GPIA | -50.0% |
| 2018 | 0.25 GPIA | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.5 GPIA | +100.0% |
| 2020 | 1 GPIA | +100.0% |
| 2021 | 1.5 GPIA | +50.0% |
| 2022 | 1.33 GPIA | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 1.25 GPIA | -6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.2333 GPIA | 0 GPIA | 0.5 GPIA | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.27 GPIA | 1 GPIA | 1.5 GPIA | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 21 Brazil 1.32 GPIA compare
- 22 Poland 1.25 GPIA compare
- 24 France 1.18 GPIA compare
- 25 Belgium 1 GPIA compare
- 25 Switzerland 1 GPIA compare
- 25 Finland 1 GPIA compare
- 25 Japan 1 GPIA compare
- 25 Malaysia 1 GPIA compare
- 25 Norway 1 GPIA compare
- 25 New Zealand 1 GPIA compare
- 25 Portugal 1 GPIA compare
- 25 Romania 1 GPIA compare
- 25 Türkiye 1 GPIA compare
More education data for South Africa
- 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)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.65 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from caribbean and central in South Africa?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from caribbean and central in South Africa was 1.25 GPIA in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from caribbean and central recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.5 GPIA in 2021.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from caribbean and central recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 GPIA in 2014.
- How does South Africa rank for inbound internationally mobile students from caribbean and central?
- South Africa ranks 22nd out of 45 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from caribbean and central rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 650.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 Caribbean and Central America: Students from Jamaica, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release