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

South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe: Students from was 246 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
246
World rank
12th
of 123 countries
All-time high
2,987
in 2008
All-time low
0
in 2011
Years of data
15
1998–2023

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

01.0k2.0k3.0k1998201020231998: 2.4k2008: 3.0k2011: 02012: 462013: 572014: 572015: 552016: 792017: 642018: 852019: 812020: 472021: 382022: 02023: 246

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 246 for inbound internationally mobile students from europe: students from in 2023.

That represents a change of up 331.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from europe: students from in South Africa peaked at 2,987 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2011.

That places South Africa 12th out of 123 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

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 unknown countries, both sexes (number) in South Africa, 1998 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1998 2,365
2008 2,987 +26.3%
2011 0 -100.0%
2012 46
2013 57 +23.9%
2014 57 +0.0%
2015 55 -3.5%
2016 79 +43.6%
2017 64 -19.0%
2018 85 +32.8%
2019 81 -4.7%
2020 47 -42.0%
2021 38 -19.1%
2022 0 -100.0%
2023 246

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,365 2,365 2,365 1
2000s 2,987 2,987 2,987 1
2010s 58.22 0 85 9
2020s 82.75 0 246 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 9 Australia 283 compare
  2. 10 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 280 compare
  3. 11 Canada 258 compare
  4. 13 Hungary 194 compare
  5. 14 United States of America 160.75 compare
  6. 15 Saudi Arabia 158 compare

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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 246 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 2,987 in 2008.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from europe: students from recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for inbound internationally mobile students from europe: students from?
South Africa ranks 12th out of 123 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 331.6%. 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 unknown countries, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from Europe: Students from unknown countries, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
123 places, 2,020 data points, 1998–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release