Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (%) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (%) was 6.4% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes in Rwanda, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2018, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes in Rwanda stood at 6.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.9% on the previous year and down 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes in Rwanda peaked at 53.9% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 5.6%, in 2016.
Rwanda ranks 79th of 169 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (%) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 53.9% | — |
| 2000 | 35.1% | -34.9% |
| 2001 | 27.5% | -21.8% |
| 2002 | 24.5% | -10.6% |
| 2003 | 17.1% | -30.2% |
| 2004 | 13.8% | -19.3% |
| 2005 | 12.9% | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 10.3% | -19.8% |
| 2007 | 9.5% | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 9.5% | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 8.4% | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 7.9% | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 7.6% | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 8.5% | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 8.6% | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 8.0% | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 6.3% | -21.4% |
| 2016 | 5.6% | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 5.7% | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 6.4% | +11.9% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 6.4% is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.5%, 99% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 6.4% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.1%, 90% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 53.9% | 53.9% | 53.9% | 1 |
| 2000s | 16.9% | 8.4% | 35.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.2% | 5.6% | 8.6% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More education data for Rwanda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.15 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.03 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes in Rwanda?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes in Rwanda was 6.4% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 53.9% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.6% in 2016.
- How does Rwanda rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes?
- Rwanda ranks 79th out of 169 countries with data for 2018.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.2%. 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 Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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