Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) was 1.5% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Mozambique, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 1.5% for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in 2018.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and down 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Mozambique peaked at 20.3% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2014.
That places Mozambique 155th out of 175 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 19.0% | — |
| 2000 | 19.2% | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 20.3% | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 18.3% | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 14.6% | -19.8% |
| 2004 | 12.2% | -17.0% |
| 2005 | 10.7% | -12.4% |
| 2006 | 6.8% | -36.0% |
| 2007 | 4.2% | -39.0% |
| 2008 | 2.7% | -36.0% |
| 2009 | 2.7% | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 2.1% | -22.9% |
| 2011 | 1.9% | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 1.4% | -25.1% |
| 2013 | 1.5% | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 1.4% | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 1.5% | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 1.4% | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 1.5% | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 1.5% | -1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 11.2% | 2.7% | 20.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.1% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2344 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Mozambique?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Mozambique was 1.5% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 20.3% in 2001.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2014.
- How does Mozambique rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate)?
- Mozambique ranks 155th out of 175 countries with data for 2018.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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