Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in South Africa
South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central was 949 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in South Africa, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 949 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in 2023.
The figure is down 11.6% on the previous year and up 647.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in South Africa peaked at 1,437 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 22, in 1999.
South Africa ranks 90th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 26 | — |
| 1999 | 22 | -15.4% |
| 2000 | 25 | +13.6% |
| 2001 | 36 | +44.0% |
| 2002 | 37 | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 52 | +40.5% |
| 2004 | 34 | -34.6% |
| 2005 | 48 | +41.2% |
| 2006 | 51 | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 54 | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 38 | -29.6% |
| 2009 | 99 | +160.5% |
| 2010 | 116 | +17.2% |
| 2011 | 126 | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 136 | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 127 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 163 | +28.3% |
| 2015 | 244 | +49.7% |
| 2016 | 326 | +33.6% |
| 2017 | 463 | +42.0% |
| 2018 | 939 | +102.8% |
| 2019 | 1,205 | +28.3% |
| 2020 | 1,437 | +19.3% |
| 2021 | 1,371 | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 1,074 | -21.7% |
| 2023 | 949 | -11.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 | 22 | 26 | 2 |
| 2000s | 47.4 | 25 | 99 | 10 |
| 2010s | 384.5 | 116 | 1,205 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,208 | 949 | 1,437 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More education data for South Africa
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 287,310 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in South Africa?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in South Africa was 949 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,437 in 2020.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 22 in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- South Africa ranks 90th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 647.2%. 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 Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release