Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in South Africa
South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central was 339 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in South Africa, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in South Africa stood at 339.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and up 527.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in South Africa peaked at 359 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 54, in 2013.
South Africa ranks 83rd 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 60 | — |
| 2013 | 54 | -10.0% |
| 2014 | 62 | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 86 | +38.7% |
| 2016 | 120 | +39.5% |
| 2017 | 125 | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 213 | +70.4% |
| 2019 | 299 | +40.4% |
| 2020 | 345 | +15.4% |
| 2021 | 359 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 347 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 339 | -2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 127.38 | 54 | 299 | 8 |
| 2020s | 347.5 | 339 | 359 | 4 |
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More education data for South Africa
- 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)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 444,590 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -4.38 % change on previous year (2023)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
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 339 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 359 in 2021.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 54 in 2013.
- How does South Africa rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- South Africa ranks 83rd 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 527.8%. 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 Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central and Eastern Europe, female (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release