Inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Rwanda
Rwanda: Inbound mobility rate, both sexes was 3.6% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Rwanda, 1999–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2019, inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Rwanda stood at 3.6%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.8% on the previous year and up 376.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Rwanda peaked at 4.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2001.
That places Rwanda 68th out of 124 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.1% | — |
| 2001 | 0.7% | -37.2% |
| 2012 | 0.8% | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 1.0% | +25.2% |
| 2014 | 0.9% | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 1.0% | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | -25.1% |
| 2017 | 1.7% | +138.3% |
| 2018 | 4.0% | +133.1% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | -9.8% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 3.6% is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.3%, 1.6× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 3.6% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2%, 1.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More education data for Rwanda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2109 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Rwanda?
- Inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Rwanda was 3.6% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound mobility rate, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 4.0% in 2018.
- What is the lowest inbound mobility rate, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2001.
- How does Rwanda rank for inbound mobility rate, both sexes?
- Rwanda ranks 68th out of 124 countries with data for 2019.
- Is inbound mobility rate, both sexes rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 376.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound mobility rate, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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