Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, both sexes in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa

SDG: Sub-saharan Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, both sexes was 828.5 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
828.5
Change on year
up 43.3%
Rank
123rd
of 193 groups
All-time high
2,157
in 2010
All-time low
495.6
in 2021
Years of data
16
2008–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, both sexes in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa, 2008–2023

5001.0k1.5k2.0k2008201520232008: 2.0k2009: 1.9k2010: 2.2k2011: 2.0k2012: 1.8k2013: 1.8k2014: 1.5k2015: 1.9k2016: 1.9k2017: 1.4k2018: 1.4k2019: 1.2k2020: 1.0k2021: 495.62022: 5782023: 828.5

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa is 828.5, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 43.3% on the previous year and down 53.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa peaked at 2,157 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 495.6, in 2021.

That places SDG: Sub-saharan Africa 123rd out of 193 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.

Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, both sexes in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, both sexes (number) in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa, 2008 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2008 1,957
2009 1,903 -2.7%
2010 2,157 +13.3%
2011 2,023 -6.2%
2012 1,789 -11.6%
2013 1,790 +0.0%
2014 1,473 -17.7%
2015 1,913 +29.8%
2016 1,879 -1.7%
2017 1,361 -27.6%
2018 1,374 +1.0%
2019 1,215 -11.6%
2020 1,030 -15.2%
2021 495.6 -51.9%
2022 578 +16.6%
2023 828.5 +43.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,930 1,903 1,957 2
2010s 1,697 1,215 2,157 10
2020s 733.15 495.6 1,030 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
Inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa was 828.5 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes recorded in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
The highest recorded value was 2,157 in 2010.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes recorded in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 495.6 in 2021.
How does SDG: Sub-saharan Africa rank for inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes?
SDG: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 123rd out of 193 groups with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from north america, both sexes rising or falling in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 53.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this SDG: Sub-saharan Africa data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from North America, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
312 places, 4,958 data points, 1998–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release