Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … sub-Saharan Africa both in South Sudan
South Sudan: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … sub-Saharan Africa both was 1,537 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in South Sudan, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in South Sudan is 1,537, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 586.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in South Sudan peaked at 1,537 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 198, in 2012.
That places South Sudan 24th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … sub-Saharan Africa both in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 198 | — |
| 2013 | 224 | +13.1% |
| 2014 | 255 | +13.8% |
| 2015 | 294 | +15.3% |
| 2016 | 313 | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 290 | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 740 | +155.2% |
| 2019 | 1,228 | +65.9% |
| 2020 | 1,243 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 1,314 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 1,427 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 1,537 | +7.7% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 1,537 is above the median for low income countries, which is 825, 1.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 1,537 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,458, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 442.75 | 198 | 1,228 | 8 |
| 2020s | 1,380 | 1,243 | 1,537 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More education data for South Sudan
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0497 % change on previous year (2014)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in South Sudan?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in South Sudan was 1,537 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,537 in 2023.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 198 in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- South Sudan ranks 24th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 586.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release