Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern in South Africa
South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern was 91 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern in South Africa, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in South Africa is 91, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in South Africa peaked at 308 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1998.
South Africa ranks 67th of 133 countries on this measure, 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 Central and Eastern in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 308 | — |
| 2012 | 146 | -52.6% |
| 2013 | 147 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 160 | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 168 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 174 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 183 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 182 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 144 | -20.9% |
| 2020 | 118 | -18.1% |
| 2021 | 157 | +33.1% |
| 2022 | 94 | -40.1% |
| 2023 | 91 | -3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 179.11 | 144 | 308 | 9 |
| 2020s | 115 | 91 | 157 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 64 Hong Kong, China 172 compare
- 65 Tajikistan 121 compare
- 66 Iran, Islamic Republic of 120 compare
- 68 Monaco 89 compare
- 69 Philippines 82 compare
- 70 Morocco 73 compare
More education data for South Africa
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in South Africa?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in South Africa was 91 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 308 in 2011.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern?
- South Africa ranks 67th out of 133 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.1%. 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 Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release