Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe in South Africa
South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile … both Eastern Central Europe was 949 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
949
Change on year
down 11.6%
World rank
90th
of 210 countries
All-time high
1,437
in 2020
All-time low
22
in 1999
Years of data
26
1998–2023
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 … both Eastern Central Europe 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% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 949 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 887.5, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 949 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 646.5, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
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
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 181,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
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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February 2026 Data Release