Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in South Africa
South Africa: Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both was 4,561 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in South Africa, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 4,561 for inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in 2023.
The figure is up 275.4% on the previous year and up 74.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in South Africa peaked at 14,228 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1998.
That places South Africa 16th out of 128 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 unknown continents, both in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 11,973 | — |
| 2000 | 14,228 | +18.8% |
| 2001 | 3,704 | -74.0% |
| 2002 | 2,490 | -32.8% |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 1,568 | — |
| 2007 | 1,706 | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 1,940 | +13.7% |
| 2009 | 1,276 | -34.2% |
| 2010 | 1,351 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 1,418 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 3,380 | +138.4% |
| 2013 | 2,610 | -22.8% |
| 2014 | 2,523 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 2,292 | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 2,160 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 3,862 | +78.8% |
| 2018 | 1,049 | -72.8% |
| 2019 | 1,617 | +54.1% |
| 2020 | 2,145 | +32.7% |
| 2021 | 1,409 | -34.3% |
| 2022 | 1,215 | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 4,561 | +275.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,986 | 0 | 11,973 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,364 | 0 | 14,228 | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,226 | 1,049 | 3,862 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,332 | 1,215 | 4,561 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More education data for South Africa
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.68 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 818,404 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 3.28 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.19 million (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -2.55 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 225,583 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 61,727 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 748,573 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -1.43 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in South Africa?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both in South Africa was 4,561 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 14,228 in 2000.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both?
- South Africa ranks 16th out of 128 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound internationally mobile students from unknown continents, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release