Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) was 14.2% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Lesotho, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Lesotho is 14.2%, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and down 69.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Lesotho peaked at 77.1% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 11.5%, in 2012.
Lesotho ranks 47th 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 31.4% | — |
| 2000 | 40.1% | +27.9% |
| 2001 | 41.7% | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 74.3% | +78.3% |
| 2003 | 77.1% | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 52.7% | -31.7% |
| 2006 | 46.9% | -11.0% |
| 2012 | 11.5% | -75.5% |
| 2013 | 12.1% | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 12.5% | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 12.9% | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 13.6% | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 14.2% | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.4% | 31.4% | 31.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 55.5% | 40.1% | 77.1% | 6 |
| 2010s | 12.8% | 11.5% | 14.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More education data for Lesotho
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -4.37 % change on previous year (2018)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7,735 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,653 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 13,054 (2018)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -5.95 % change on previous year (2018)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 8,532 (2018)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -1.84 % change on previous year (2018)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Lesotho?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Lesotho was 14.2% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 77.1% in 2003.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.5% in 2012.
- How does Lesotho rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate)?
- Lesotho ranks 47th out of 175 countries with data for 2018.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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