Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both in Cameroon

Cameroon: Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both was 7,379 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
7,379
Change on year
down 13.1%
World rank
16th
of 136 countries
All-time high
13,122
in 2021
All-time low
406
in 2018
Years of data
11
2004–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both in Cameroon, 2004–2023

05.0k10.0k15.0k2004201320232004: 1.3k2007: 1.4k2010: 1.8k2016: 2.0k2017: 2.9k2018: 4062019: 13.0k2020: 12.1k2021: 13.1k2022: 8.5k2023: 7.4k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Cameroon recorded 7,379 for inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in 2023.

The figure is down 13.1% on the previous year and up 299.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in Cameroon peaked at 13,122 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 406, in 2018.

Cameroon ranks 16th of 136 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 sub-Saharan Africa, both in Cameroon, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in Cameroon, 2004 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2004 1,318
2007 1,415 +7.4%
2010 1,846 +30.5%
2016 2,030 +10.0%
2017 2,896 +42.7%
2018 406 -86.0%
2019 12,962 +3092.6%
2020 12,124 -6.5%
2021 13,122 +8.2%
2022 8,488 -35.3%
2023 7,379 -13.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,366 1,318 1,415 2
2010s 4,028 406 12,962 5
2020s 10,278 7,379 13,122 4

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  5. 18 Rwanda 7,107 compare
  6. 19 Belgium 6,827 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in Cameroon?
Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in Cameroon was 7,379 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 13,122 in 2021.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 406 in 2018.
How does Cameroon rank for inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both?
Cameroon ranks 16th out of 136 countries with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 299.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
249 places, 4,290 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release