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

South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe: Students from was 51 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
51
Change on year
down 23.9%
World rank
28th
of 121 countries
All-time high
85
in 2011
All-time low
0
in 1998
Years of data
15
1998–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe: Students from in South Africa, 1998–2023

0204060801998201020231998: 02008: 02011: 852012: 522013: 422014: 462015: 542016: 642017: 662018: 662019: 712020: 322021: 242022: 672023: 51

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, inbound internationally mobile students from europe: students from in South Africa stood at 51.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.9% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from europe: students from in South Africa peaked at 85 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1998.

South Africa ranks 28th 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 Europe: Students from in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe: Students from Switzerland, both sexes (number) in South Africa, 1998 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1998 0
2008 0
2011 85
2012 52 -38.8%
2013 42 -19.2%
2014 46 +9.5%
2015 54 +17.4%
2016 64 +18.5%
2017 66 +3.1%
2018 66 +0.0%
2019 71 +7.6%
2020 32 -54.9%
2021 24 -25.0%
2022 67 +179.2%
2023 51 -23.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0 0 0 1
2000s 0 0 0 1
2010s 60.67 42 85 9
2020s 43.5 24 67 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 25 India 74 compare
  2. 26 Israel 72 compare
  3. 27 Brazil 67 compare
  4. 29 Malta 37 compare
  5. 29 New Zealand 37 compare
  6. 31 Croatia 35 compare

See the full ranking of 121 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from europe: students from in South Africa?
Inbound internationally mobile students from europe: students from in South Africa was 51 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from europe: students from recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 85 in 2011.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from europe: students from recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1998.
How does South Africa rank for inbound internationally mobile students from europe: students from?
South Africa ranks 28th out of 121 countries with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from europe: students from rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. 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 Europe: Students from Switzerland, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe: Students from Switzerland, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
121 places, 2,035 data points, 1998–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release