Outbound internationally mobile … male Eastern Central Europe in South Africa
South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile … male Eastern Central Europe was 610 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
610
Change on year
down 16.0%
World rank
92nd
of 235 countries
All-time high
1,092
in 2020
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in South Africa, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in South Africa is 610, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 16.0% on the previous year and up 735.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central in South Africa peaked at 1,092 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
South Africa ranks 92nd of 235 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 … male Eastern Central Europe in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 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 | 76 | -39.7% |
| 2013 | 73 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 101 | +38.4% |
| 2015 | 158 | +56.4% |
| 2016 | 206 | +30.4% |
| 2017 | 338 | +64.1% |
| 2018 | 726 | +114.8% |
| 2019 | 906 | +24.8% |
| 2020 | 1,092 | +20.5% |
| 2021 | 1,012 | -7.3% |
| 2022 | 726 | -28.3% |
| 2023 | 610 | -16.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 610 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 608.5, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 610 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 499.5, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.8 | 0 | 26 | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.4 | 25 | 99 | 10 |
| 2010s | 282.6 | 73 | 906 | 10 |
| 2020s | 860 | 610 | 1,092 | 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 610 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 1,092 in 2020.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in central?
- South Africa ranks 92nd out of 235 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 735.6%. 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, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release