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

Portugal: Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both was 23,228 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
23,228
Change on year
up 19.8%
World rank
7th
of 136 countries
All-time high
23,228
in 2023
All-time low
3,949
in 2012
Years of data
22
2000–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both in Portugal, 2000–2023

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k2000201120232000: 6.1k2002: 8.0k2003: 8.8k2005: 10.8k2006: 10.8k2007: 11.6k2008: 4.1k2009: 4.2k2010: 4.4k2011: 4.6k2012: 3.9k2013: 4.2k2014: 5.2k2015: 5.6k2016: 6.7k2017: 7.3k2018: 8.6k2019: 10.5k2020: 14.9k2021: 16.9k2022: 19.4k2023: 23.2k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in Portugal stood at 23,228. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.8% on the previous year and up 457.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in Portugal peaked at 23,228 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3,949, in 2012.

That places Portugal 7th out of 136 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 sub-Saharan Africa, both in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in Portugal, 2000 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2000 6,083
2002 8,004 +31.6%
2003 8,814 +10.1%
2005 10,819 +22.7%
2006 10,756 -0.6%
2007 11,603 +7.9%
2008 4,135 -64.4%
2009 4,249 +2.8%
2010 4,387 +3.2%
2011 4,626 +5.4%
2012 3,949 -14.6%
2013 4,166 +5.5%
2014 5,172 +24.1%
2015 5,636 +9.0%
2016 6,748 +19.7%
2017 7,342 +8.8%
2018 8,621 +17.4%
2019 10,467 +21.4%
2020 14,906 +42.4%
2021 16,896 +13.4%
2022 19,389 +14.8%
2023 23,228 +19.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8,058 4,135 11,603 8
2010s 6,111 3,949 10,467 10
2020s 18,605 14,906 23,228 4

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 4 Canada 32,763 compare
  2. 5 South Africa 28,606 compare
  3. 6 Türkiye 27,747 compare
  4. 8 Germany 20,968 compare
  5. 9 Morocco 19,753 compare
  6. 10 Australia 14,129 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in Portugal?
Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in Portugal was 23,228 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 23,228 in 2023.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 3,949 in 2012.
How does Portugal rank for inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both?
Portugal ranks 7th out of 136 countries with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 457.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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