Number of South African students in tertiary education abroad 2008-2019

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 3, 2025
The number of South African students at the tertiary level studying abroad was estimated at 10,503 in 2019. It represented a drop of 1,534 students compared to the previous year. Overall, the number of South African students studying abroad followed an increasing trend with an increment from 5,790 students in 2008.
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Number of South African students in tertiary education abroad from 2008 to 2019

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Release date

March 2022

Region

South Africa

Survey time period

2008 to 2019

Supplementary notes

* Estimates.

The source mentions that students considered here are those who have crossed a national or territorial border for the purpose of education and are now enrolled outside their country of origin.

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