Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both in WB: South Asia

WB: South Asia: Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both was 9,878 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
9,878
Change on year
down 0.4%
Rank
82nd
of 113 groups
All-time high
9,915
in 2022
All-time low
1,688
in 2003
Years of data
25
1999–2023

Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both in WB: South Asia, 1999–2023

2.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k1999201120231999: 2.3k2000: 2.3k2001: 2.6k2002: 2.1k2003: 1.7k2004: 1.7k2005: 1.7k2006: 1.9k2007: 2.4k2008: 2.8k2009: 3.3k2010: 3.7k2011: 4.2k2012: 4.6k2013: 6.5k2014: 7.5k2015: 8.1k2016: 8.8k2017: 9.1k2018: 8.8k2019: 9.2k2020: 9.0k2021: 9.1k2022: 9.9k2023: 9.9k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in WB: South Asia stood at 9,878.

The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 52.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in WB: South Asia peaked at 9,915 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,688, in 2003.

That places WB: South Asia 82nd out of 113 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 WB: South Asia, year by year

Annual values for Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in WB: South Asia, 1999 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1999 2,254
2000 2,254 +0.0%
2001 2,568 +13.9%
2002 2,061 -19.7%
2003 1,688 -18.1%
2004 1,695 +0.4%
2005 1,702 +0.4%
2006 1,913 +12.4%
2007 2,364 +23.6%
2008 2,815 +19.1%
2009 3,267 +16.0%
2010 3,718 +13.8%
2011 4,169 +12.1%
2012 4,600 +10.3%
2013 6,487 +41.0%
2014 7,538 +16.2%
2015 8,055 +6.9%
2016 8,801 +9.3%
2017 9,148 +3.9%
2018 8,813 -3.7%
2019 9,153 +3.9%
2020 9,045 -1.2%
2021 9,083 +0.4%
2022 9,915 +9.2%
2023 9,878 -0.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,254 2,254 2,254 1
2000s 2,233 1,688 3,267 10
2010s 7,048 3,718 9,153 10
2020s 9,480 9,045 9,915 4

Countries ranked near WB: South Asia

  1. 79 Macau, China 151 compare
  2. 80 Indonesia 137 compare
  3. 81 Slovakia 133 compare
  4. 82 Republic of Moldova 117 compare
  5. 83 Slovenia 112 compare
  6. 84 Iceland 79 compare
  7. 85 Lesotho 74 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in WB: South Asia?
Inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both in WB: South Asia was 9,878 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both recorded in WB: South Asia?
The highest recorded value was 9,915 in 2022.
What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both recorded in WB: South Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 1,688 in 2003.
How does WB: South Asia rank for inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both?
WB: South Asia ranks 82nd out of 113 groups with data for 2023.
Is inbound internationally mobile students from sub-saharan africa, both rising or falling in WB: South Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 52.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this WB: South Asia 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