Total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries in South Africa
South Africa: Total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries was 4.08 million constant US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries in South Africa, 2006–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries in South Africa is 4.08 million constant US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 19.9% on the previous year and down 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries in South Africa peaked at 30.16 million constant US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.4689 million constant US$, in 2006.
That places South Africa 86th out of 160 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries in South Africa, year by year
| Year | million constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0.4689 million constant US$ | — |
| 2007 | 1.02 million constant US$ | +118.2% |
| 2008 | 2.29 million constant US$ | +123.6% |
| 2009 | 3.11 million constant US$ | +36.1% |
| 2010 | 7.12 million constant US$ | +128.6% |
| 2011 | 8.38 million constant US$ | +17.7% |
| 2012 | 8.64 million constant US$ | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 10.59 million constant US$ | +22.6% |
| 2014 | 9.84 million constant US$ | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 9.9 million constant US$ | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 9.47 million constant US$ | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 14.03 million constant US$ | +48.2% |
| 2018 | 8.42 million constant US$ | -40.0% |
| 2019 | 10.97 million constant US$ | +30.2% |
| 2020 | 30.16 million constant US$ | +175.1% |
| 2021 | 6.73 million constant US$ | -77.7% |
| 2022 | 8.06 million constant US$ | +19.7% |
| 2023 | 5.1 million constant US$ | -36.7% |
| 2024 | 4.08 million constant US$ | -19.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.72 million constant US$ | 0.4689 million constant US$ | 3.11 million constant US$ | 4 |
| 2010s | 9.74 million constant US$ | 7.12 million constant US$ | 14.03 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.83 million constant US$ | 4.08 million constant US$ | 30.16 million constant US$ | 5 |
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More development goals data for South Africa
- Red List Index 0.8693 index (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 1.8 per 100,000 people (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 651.49 constant US$ (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 105 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 101 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 33 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 40 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 56 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 61 (2025)
- Infant deaths 28,570 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries in South Africa?
- Total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries in South Africa was 4.08 million constant US$ in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 30.16 million constant US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4689 million constant US$ in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries?
- South Africa ranks 86th out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total official flows for scholarships, by recipient countries (millions of constant 2024 United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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