Inbound mobility rate, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Canada

Canada: Inbound mobility rate, both sexes (UIS estimate) was 21.2% in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
21.2%
Change on year
up 14.1%
World rank
17th
of 134 countries
All-time high
21.2%
in 2023
All-time low
2.4%
in 1998
Years of data
21
1998–2023

Inbound mobility rate, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Canada, 1998–2023

051015201998201020231998: 2.4 %1999: 2.7 %2000: 3 %2002: 4 %2007: 6.5 %2008: 6.5 %2009: 6.6 %2010: 7.4 %2011: 8.2 %2012: 9 %2013: 9.7 %2014: 10.4 %2015: 11 %2016: 11.9 %2017: 12.9 %2018: 13.8 %2019: 16.2 %2020: 18.2 %2021: 17.4 %2022: 18.6 %2023: 21.2 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for inbound mobility rate, both sexes (uis estimate) in Canada is 21.2%, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.

That represents a change of up 14.1% on the previous year and up 117.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inbound mobility rate, both sexes (uis estimate) in Canada peaked at 21.2% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 1998.

That places Canada 17th out of 134 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.5% 2.4% 2.7% 2
2000s 5.3% 3.0% 6.6% 5
2010s 11.1% 7.4% 16.2% 10
2020s 18.8% 17.4% 21.2% 4

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 14 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China 25.3% compare
  2. 15 United Kingdom 23.4% compare
  3. 16 Cyprus 21.6% compare
  4. 18 Austria 20.8% compare
  5. 19 Switzerland 20.1% compare
  6. 20 Georgia 19.5% compare

See the full ranking of 345 places β†’

More education data for Canada

All data for Canada β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is inbound mobility rate, both sexes (uis estimate) in Canada?
Inbound mobility rate, both sexes (uis estimate) in Canada was 21.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest inbound mobility rate, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 21.2% in 2023.
What is the lowest inbound mobility rate, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 1998.
How does Canada rank for inbound mobility rate, both sexes (uis estimate)?
Canada ranks 17th out of 134 countries with data for 2023.
Is inbound mobility rate, both sexes (uis estimate) rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is up 117.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Inbound mobility rate, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Inbound mobility rate, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
345 places, 7,127 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release