Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Japan
Japan: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) was 0.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.7%
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
190th
of 228 countries
All-time high
2.7%
in 1999
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
41
1970–2023
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Japan, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Japan recorded 0.7% for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.7% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Japan peaked at 2.7% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Japan 190th out of 228 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Japan, 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 | 2.6% | — |
| 1999 | 2.7% | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 0.7% | -72.5% |
| 2014 | 0.7% | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | -10.5% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 0.7% | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 0.6% | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 0.7% | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | +6.7% |
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 | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 187 Mexico 0.8% compare
- 188 Philippines 0.8% compare
- 189 Russian Federation 0.7% compare
- 191 United States of America 0.7% compare
- 192 Puerto Rico 0.5% compare
- 193 Argentina 0.4% compare
More education data for Japan
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6.61 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.7827 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 440,864 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 0.5011 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.22 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate -0.8205 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 3.39 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.7464 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.70 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -2.95 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Japan?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Japan was 0.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.7% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Japan rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate)?
- Japan ranks 190th out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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