Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in South Africa
South Africa: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 515 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
515
Change on year
up 10.8%
World rank
44th
of 235 countries
All-time high
1,755
in 2002
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in South Africa, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in South Africa stood at 515.
That represents a change of up 10.8% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in South Africa peaked at 1,755 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places South Africa 44th out of 235 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 students studying in the 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 | 866 | — |
| 1998 | 866 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 940 | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 1,012 | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 1,379 | +36.3% |
| 2002 | 1,755 | +27.3% |
| 2003 | 1,672 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 704 | -57.9% |
| 2005 | 671 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 696 | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 773 | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 854 | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 984 | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 957 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 954 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 473 | -50.4% |
| 2013 | 464 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 388 | -16.4% |
| 2015 | 377 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 412 | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 369 | -10.4% |
| 2018 | 377 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 448 | +18.8% |
| 2020 | 496 | +10.7% |
| 2021 | 461 | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 465 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 515 | +10.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 267.2 | 0 | 940 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,050 | 671 | 1,755 | 10 |
| 2010s | 521.9 | 369 | 957 | 10 |
| 2020s | 484.25 | 461 | 515 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 the in South Africa?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in South Africa was 515 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,755 in 2002.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the 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 the?
- South Africa ranks 44th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. 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 the Pacific, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release