Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Botswana
Botswana: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) was 5.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Botswana, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Botswana is 5.1%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 11.5% on the previous year and down 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Botswana peaked at 57.6% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 4.6%, in 2022.
Botswana ranks 97th 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 Botswana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 23.5% | — |
| 1999 | 24.8% | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 27.6% | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 51.5% | +86.9% |
| 2002 | 57.6% | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 52.2% | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 52.3% | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 47.9% | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 37.4% | -22.0% |
| 2007 | 32.8% | -12.1% |
| 2008 | 24.1% | -26.6% |
| 2009 | 18.8% | -21.9% |
| 2010 | 19.3% | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 17.9% | -7.2% |
| 2012 | 9.6% | -46.3% |
| 2013 | 6.9% | -28.0% |
| 2014 | 6.2% | -9.9% |
| 2015 | 5.3% | -14.4% |
| 2016 | 6.0% | +12.3% |
| 2017 | 5.2% | -13.2% |
| 2019 | 5.1% | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 4.7% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 4.7% | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 4.6% | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 5.1% | +11.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.1% | 23.5% | 24.8% | 2 |
| 2000s | 40.2% | 18.8% | 57.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.1% | 5.1% | 19.3% | 9 |
| 2020s | 4.8% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More education data for Botswana
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 16,622 (2022)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Botswana?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Botswana was 5.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 57.6% in 2002.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.6% in 2022.
- How does Botswana rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate)?
- Botswana ranks 97th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release