Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Ireland
Ireland: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) was 6.0% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
6.0%
Change on year
up 9.9%
World rank
112th
of 228 countries
All-time high
28.8%
in 1998
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
53
1970–2022
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Ireland, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 6.0% for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in 2022.
The figure is up 9.9% on the previous year and down 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Ireland peaked at 28.8% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Ireland 112th out of 228 countries with data for 2022, 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 Ireland, 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% | — |
| 1998 | 28.8% | — |
| 1999 | 27.3% | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 23.9% | -12.7% |
| 2001 | 20.6% | -13.7% |
| 2002 | 19.2% | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 19.7% | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 20.6% | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 22.7% | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 23.7% | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 22.6% | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 22.1% | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 22.0% | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 21.6% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 21.7% | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 8.2% | -62.3% |
| 2013 | 7.0% | -14.7% |
| 2014 | 6.4% | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 5.9% | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 5.7% | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 5.7% | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 5.8% | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 5.5% | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 6.0% | +9.9% |
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 | 5.6% | 0.0% | 28.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.7% | 19.2% | 23.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.3% | 5.6% | 21.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.7% | 5.5% | 6.0% | 3 |
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- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 270,411 (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.15 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0519 units per person (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 278,462 (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -1.81 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0534 units per person (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.55 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,162 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 3.17 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Ireland?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Ireland was 6.0% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 28.8% in 1998.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate)?
- Ireland ranks 112th out of 228 countries with data for 2022.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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