Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Kenya
Kenya: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) was 3.1% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Kenya, 2000–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Kenya is 3.1%, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 16.4% on the previous year and down 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Kenya peaked at 13.7% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 2016.
Kenya ranks 125th 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 Kenya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12.0% | — |
| 2001 | 13.0% | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 13.7% | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 13.2% | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 12.4% | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 8.3% | -33.0% |
| 2015 | 3.3% | -60.5% |
| 2016 | 2.6% | -20.3% |
| 2017 | 2.7% | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 3.1% | +16.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.1% | 8.3% | 13.7% | 6 |
| 2010s | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 122 South Korea 3.2% compare
- 123 Belgium 3.2% compare
- 124 Madagascar 3.2% compare
- 126 Cambodia 3.0% compare
- 127 Sweden 3.0% compare
- 128 Democratic Republic of Congo 2.9% compare
More education data for Kenya
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.93 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -0.1535 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.071 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4.12 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -1.25 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0744 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6.74 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.78 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 281,500 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -3.24 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Kenya?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Kenya was 3.1% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 13.7% in 2002.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 2016.
- How does Kenya rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate)?
- Kenya ranks 125th out of 175 countries with data for 2019.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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