Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Ghana
Ghana: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) was 4.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Ghana, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Ghana is 4.5%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Ghana peaked at 12.7% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Ghana 120th 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 Ghana, 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% | — |
| 2005 | 12.1% | — |
| 2006 | 12.7% | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 9.9% | -21.9% |
| 2008 | 6.9% | -30.8% |
| 2009 | 7.2% | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 5.7% | -20.9% |
| 2012 | 4.0% | -29.4% |
| 2013 | 3.5% | -13.6% |
| 2014 | 3.5% | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 3.7% | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 3.9% | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 3.9% | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 4.5% | +14.1% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 4.5% | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 4.6% | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 4.7% | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 4.5% | -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 | 9.8% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 3.5% | 5.7% | 9 |
| 2020s | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.7% | 4 |
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More education data for Ghana
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.99 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 122,558 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -6.95 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.67 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 4.98 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.67 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 3.03 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.86 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 7.78 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Ghana?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Ghana was 4.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 12.7% in 2006.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Ghana rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate)?
- Ghana ranks 120th out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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