Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in South Sudan
South Sudan: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 2,663 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South Sudan, 2011–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 2,663 for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in 2023. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.7% on the previous year and up 552.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South Sudan peaked at 2,663 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 353, in 2012.
South Sudan ranks 158th of 210 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 367 | — |
| 2012 | 353 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 408 | +15.6% |
| 2014 | 687 | +68.4% |
| 2015 | 694 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 721 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 697 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 1,164 | +67.0% |
| 2019 | 1,583 | +36.0% |
| 2020 | 1,907 | +20.5% |
| 2021 | 1,839 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 2,473 | +34.5% |
| 2023 | 2,663 | +7.7% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 2,663 is below the median for low income countries, which is 7,253, 37% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 2,663 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7,852, 34% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 741.56 | 353 | 1,583 | 9 |
| 2020s | 2,220 | 1,839 | 2,663 | 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 total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South Sudan?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in South Sudan was 2,663 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,663 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 353 in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- South Sudan ranks 158th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 552.7%. 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 Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release