I am applying from Pakistan
As far as I have heard, the rate of acceptance is about 10%. I do not really have a specific number though. It's correct that each country has got its own assessment calibre. I mean the selection criteria is surely the same, but the selection meeting is subdivided based on regions to somehow ensure fairly handpicked outcome. At least that's what I have got to know so far.
My application status is still paper copies received though. We probably won't witness any change before mid to late February.
Good luck to all of us