Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Belgium
Belgium: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) was 3.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.5%
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
135th
of 228 countries
All-time high
6.8%
in 2003
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
53
1970–2023
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Belgium, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 3.5% for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Belgium peaked at 6.8% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Belgium ranks 135th of 228 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, male (UIS estimate) in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 5.9% | — |
| 2000 | 6.0% | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 6.4% | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 6.4% | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 6.8% | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 5.7% | -16.4% |
| 2005 | 5.7% | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 5.7% | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 5.9% | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 5.5% | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 5.7% | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 6.0% | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 3.2% | -47.3% |
| 2013 | 2.9% | -6.8% |
| 2014 | 3.0% | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 3.1% | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 3.2% | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 3.2% | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 3.4% | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 3.6% | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 3.5% | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 3.5% | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 3.5% | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.9% | 9 |
| 2000s | 6.0% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.7% | 2.9% | 6.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4 |
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- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.18 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.61 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 80,763 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 1.55 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 613,964 (2023)
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- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 568,692 (2023)
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- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 431,997 (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Belgium?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Belgium was 3.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 6.8% in 2003.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Belgium rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate)?
- Belgium ranks 135th out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release