Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in China
China: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) was 1.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.7%
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
170th
of 228 countries
All-time high
4.1%
in 2011
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
49
1970–2023
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in China, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in China is 1.7%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in China peaked at 4.1% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places China 170th out of 228 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 China, 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% | — |
| 2003 | 3.4% | — |
| 2004 | 3.4% | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 3.3% | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 3.0% | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 3.1% | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 3.3% | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 3.4% | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 3.7% | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 4.1% | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 2.1% | -49.1% |
| 2013 | 2.1% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | -12.7% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 2.0% | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 2.1% | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 2.2% | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 2.1% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | -11.8% |
| 2022 | 1.8% | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 1.7% | -3.2% |
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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.4% | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.4% | 1.8% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
- 167 Iraq 2.0% compare
- 168 Netherlands 1.8% compare
- 169 Curacao 1.8% compare
- 171 Chile 1.7% compare
- 172 Mozambique 1.7% compare
- 173 South Africa 1.6% compare
More education data for China
- 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 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 6.74 million (2024)
- 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, male (uis estimate) in China?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in China was 1.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 4.1% in 2011.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does China rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate)?
- China ranks 170th out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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