Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both in South Korea
South Korea: Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both was 2,063 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both in South Korea, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 2,063 for inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 98.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in South Korea peaked at 2,063 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 17, in 1999.
That places South Korea 33rd out of 136 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 19 | — |
| 1999 | 17 | -10.5% |
| 2000 | 26 | +52.9% |
| 2001 | 28 | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 47 | +67.9% |
| 2003 | 68 | +44.7% |
| 2004 | 90 | +32.4% |
| 2005 | 118 | +31.1% |
| 2006 | 145 | +22.9% |
| 2007 | 187 | +29.0% |
| 2008 | 243 | +29.9% |
| 2009 | 338 | +39.1% |
| 2010 | 486 | +43.8% |
| 2011 | 690 | +42.0% |
| 2012 | 844 | +22.3% |
| 2013 | 1,041 | +23.3% |
| 2014 | 1,200 | +15.3% |
| 2015 | 1,381 | +15.1% |
| 2016 | 1,635 | +18.4% |
| 2017 | 1,816 | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 1,998 | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 1,955 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 1,997 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 1,904 | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 1,917 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 2,063 | +7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 | 17 | 19 | 2 |
| 2000s | 129 | 26 | 338 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,305 | 486 | 1,998 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,970 | 1,904 | 2,063 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More education data for South Korea
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.51 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0484 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.51 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -4.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0484 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.22 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in South Korea?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in South Korea was 2,063 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2,063 in 2023.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 in 1999.
- How does South Korea rank for inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both?
- South Korea ranks 33rd out of 136 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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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February 2026 Data Release