Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central in South Africa
South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Central was 610 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
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 tertiary students studying in Central 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% |
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
- 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)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 67.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 25.7% (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 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release