Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both in Malaysia
Malaysia: Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both was 8,899 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both in Malaysia, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in Malaysia stood at 8,899.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and down 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in Malaysia peaked at 21,646 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 357, in 1999.
That places Malaysia 14th out of 136 countries with data for 2024, 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 sub-Saharan Africa, both in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 388 | — |
| 1999 | 357 | -8.0% |
| 2000 | 977 | +173.7% |
| 2002 | 1,394 | +42.7% |
| 2003 | 1,579 | +13.3% |
| 2004 | 1,584 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 1,680 | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 1,947 | +15.9% |
| 2008 | 5,373 | +176.0% |
| 2009 | 11,825 | +120.1% |
| 2010 | 10,975 | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 10,807 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 9,533 | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 13,698 | +43.7% |
| 2015 | 18,788 | +37.2% |
| 2016 | 21,646 | +15.2% |
| 2017 | 17,629 | -18.6% |
| 2019 | 10,483 | -40.5% |
| 2020 | 9,590 | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 8,937 | -6.8% |
| 2022 | 8,156 | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 8,405 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 8,899 | +5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 372.5 | 357 | 388 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,295 | 977 | 11,825 | 8 |
| 2010s | 14,195 | 9,533 | 21,646 | 8 |
| 2020s | 8,797 | 8,156 | 9,590 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More education data for Malaysia
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0859 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 3.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.2 % 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 0.0859 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.48 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in Malaysia?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in Malaysia was 8,899 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 21,646 in 2016.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 357 in 1999.
- How does Malaysia rank for inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both?
- Malaysia ranks 14th out of 136 countries with data for 2024.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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