Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) was 15.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Hong Kong, China, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Hong Kong, China stood at 15.3%.
The figure is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 24.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Hong Kong, China peaked at 47.3% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Hong Kong, China 62nd 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 Hong Kong, 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 | 47.3% | — |
| 2004 | 47.0% | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 45.6% | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 41.0% | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 34.9% | -14.8% |
| 2008 | 27.0% | -22.6% |
| 2009 | 26.2% | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 25.2% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 23.9% | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 13.8% | -42.4% |
| 2013 | 12.3% | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 12.9% | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 14.4% | +12.1% |
| 2016 | 13.8% | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 13.1% | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 13.2% | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 13.1% | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 13.3% | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 13.2% | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 14.4% | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 15.3% | +6.5% |
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 | 38.4% | 26.2% | 47.3% | 7 |
| 2010s | 15.6% | 12.3% | 25.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.1% | 13.2% | 15.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong, China
More education data for Hong Kong, China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Hong Kong, China?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Hong Kong, China was 15.3% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 47.3% in 2003.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate)?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 62nd out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, 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