Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South in South Africa
South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South was 125 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South in South Africa, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south in South Africa stood at 125.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and down 40.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south in South Africa peaked at 354 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 22, in 2001.
That places South Africa 56th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 South in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 24 | — |
| 2000 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 22 | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 31 | +40.9% |
| 2003 | 25 | -19.4% |
| 2004 | 26 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 30 | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 26 | -13.3% |
| 2007 | 63 | +142.3% |
| 2008 | 99 | +57.1% |
| 2009 | 135 | +36.4% |
| 2010 | 170 | +25.9% |
| 2011 | 206 | +21.2% |
| 2012 | 109 | -47.1% |
| 2013 | 210 | +92.7% |
| 2014 | 354 | +68.6% |
| 2015 | 266 | -24.9% |
| 2016 | 350 | +31.6% |
| 2017 | 290 | -17.1% |
| 2018 | 204 | -29.7% |
| 2019 | 167 | -18.1% |
| 2020 | 163 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 141 | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 124 | -12.1% |
| 2023 | 125 | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 | 24 | 24 | 1 |
| 2000s | 48.1 | 22 | 135 | 10 |
| 2010s | 232.6 | 109 | 354 | 10 |
| 2020s | 138.25 | 124 | 163 | 4 |
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More education data for South Africa
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.65 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0578 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 3.87 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -1.55 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0612 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.22 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 287,310 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 13.45 % change on previous year (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south in South Africa?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south in South Africa was 125 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 354 in 2014.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 22 in 2001.
- How does South Africa rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south?
- South Africa ranks 56th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in south rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.5%. 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 South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release