Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Benin
Benin: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) was 7.9% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Benin, 1999–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Benin stood at 7.9%.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 93.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Benin peaked at 19.6% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3.6%, in 2013.
Benin ranks 69th of 175 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 (UIS estimate) in Benin, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 19.6% | — |
| 2000 | 17.4% | -11.0% |
| 2001 | 14.5% | -16.8% |
| 2002 | 12.7% | -12.3% |
| 2003 | 12.7% | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 12.5% | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 12.7% | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 11.5% | -9.5% |
| 2007 | 9.2% | -20.4% |
| 2008 | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 6.1% | -32.7% |
| 2010 | 4.5% | -26.3% |
| 2011 | 4.7% | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 4.1% | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 3.6% | -11.4% |
| 2014 | 3.9% | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 4.8% | +23.0% |
| 2016 | 5.3% | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 5.9% | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 5.8% | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 6.5% | +12.4% |
| 2020 | 7.0% | +7.9% |
| 2021 | 7.8% | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 7.9% | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.6% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 1 |
| 2000s | 11.8% | 6.1% | 17.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.9% | 3.6% | 6.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.6% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 3 |
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More education data for Benin
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.14 million (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 5.39 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0827 units per person (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.26 million (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0916 units per person (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 929,099 (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.18 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 59,742 (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 2.08 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Benin?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Benin was 7.9% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 19.6% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6% in 2013.
- How does Benin rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate)?
- Benin ranks 69th out of 175 countries with data for 2022.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release